Ethical AI Development in Education: The Dignity of Learners According to Catholic Educational Views

Abstrak

Advancements in the domain of artificial intelligence (AI) in education harbor the possibility of augmenting the quality and effectiveness of the educational procedure. Nevertheless, they simultaneously introduce ethical dilemmas, including but not limited to dehumanization and infractions upon students' privacy. This scholarly article thoroughly examines the moral quandaries that arise in connection to AI within the educational sphere, adopting a perspective informed by the Catholic tradition, thereby underscoring the paramount significance of safeguarding the dignity of every student. It is imperative to subscribe to fundamental principles, such as the protection of data, the prevention of discrimination, the assurance of transparency, and the preservation of a humanitarian role, for AI to align with humanitarian and Catholic values. Furthermore, establishing regulations is indispensable to safeguard learners' rights.