President Biden signed an executive order on October 30, 2023, mandating the U.S. Department of Education to develop an "AI toolkit" to aid education leaders in applying recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence within classrooms. This toolkit aims to ensure the safe, responsible, and nondiscriminatory deployment of AI in educational settings.
The order emphasizes the importance of protecting students' rights and safety in the use of AI technology. It requires federal agencies to identify a Chief AI Officer and take steps to increase AI talent within the government. The administration's goal is to promote AI literacy and proficiency among students while addressing potential risks and challenges associated with AI use in education.
The executive order builds on the principles outlined in the Biden-Harris administration's AI Bill of Rights blueprint, introduced in October 2022. This blueprint lays out five core principles and protections for Americans when it comes to AI, including algorithmic discrimination protections, data privacy, and oversight.
