Source report. A statement presented in Paris puts teacher judgement and learners’ rights at the centre of adoption.
Source: UNESCO. Original source published 9 September 2026. Published on Alder Atlas: 14 September 2026.
A shared position in Paris
More than 25 education ministers and designated representatives adopted a joint statement on AI and education, UNESCO reported on 9 September. The statement was presented at the organisation’s Paris headquarters on 8 September during Digital Learning Week.
Control as well as access
Its priorities include public oversight, teacher preparation, learners’ data rights and the ability to evaluate systems across different languages and contexts. It also calls for attention to the full costs of adoption and the ability to change providers or direction.
A statement is not implementation
The document sets out a shared policy position, rather than a new law automatically governing every classroom. Whether those priorities appear in procurement, training and everyday practice will depend on later action. Its central argument is that technical capability alone should not determine how education changes.
Sources & further reading
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