The National Education Council (CNE) has unveiled a set of guidelines for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil’s educational system, covering everything from basic education to higher education. The 20-page document aims to guide the responsible and ethical use of technology, emphasizing the importance of regulation to ensure AI serves as a supportive tool, rather than a replacement, in the educational process.
The guidelines propose the pedagogical incorporation of AI, respecting the irreplaceable role of teachers and the efforts of students in learning. Daniel Cara from the Ministry of Education stresses that AI should be seen as a pedagogical tool but cannot replace human action. Technology can personalize learning, optimize school management, and offer new didactic tools, but always with the active presence of educators.
However, the CNE warns of risks associated with AI use, such as algorithmic bias, loss of cognitive skills, and increased social inequalities. These factors could undermine the equity and quality of education, making regulation imperative to ensure AI enhances rather than replaces the human role in education.
This discussion takes place in the context of positive outcomes from technological control policies in schools, such as the prohibition of cell phones, highlighted by Revista Fórum. The experience suggests that restricting devices can create space for deeper forms of interaction and learning, serving as a foundation for the debate on AI management in schools.
With the implementation of the guidelines, the CNE invites educators, legislators, technology experts, and civil society to participate in the debate on the future of education in Brazil. The goal is to ensure that AI contributes to inclusive, equitable, and quality education without compromising fundamental pedagogical principles.
Original published at O Cafezinho.