Mexican lawmakers propose ethical AI in education curriculum

Lawmakers in Mexico's Chamber of Deputies are pushing for a reform to the General Education Law, specifically Article 30, to incorporate artificial intelligence and its ethical application into the "Nueva Escuela Mexicana" curriculum. The proposal, led by PT party deputy Pedro Vázquez González, seeks to ensure AI is implemented appropriately in teaching, learning, and evaluation processes, while also safeguarding students' personal data.

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The Mexican educational system lacks specific provisions that regulate the incorporation, use, scope, and limits of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning processes.

The initiative highlights a gap in the Mexican education system, noting a lack of specific regulations for AI's incorporation, use, scope, and limitations. This absence, the proposal argues, leads to heterogeneous and discretionary implementation without uniform pedagogical or ethical standards, potentially impacting educational quality and creating uncertainty for both teachers and students.

Supporters of the reform emphasize AI's potential to revolutionize education. They point to its ability to develop innovative pedagogical tools, personalize learning experiences, bolster scientific research, and enhance educational system management. AI can also facilitate the creation of teaching resources, analyze educational data, and identify students' learning needs, ultimately contributing to improved educational quality.

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Artificial intelligence is not just an additional technological tool, but a profound transformation in how knowledge is produced, transmitted, and evaluated.

Vázquez González stressed that AI in education must be guided by principles of inclusion, equity, and social responsibility. The goal is to ensure these technologies contribute to the country's scientific, technological, and humanistic development, while also reducing digital and educational divides. He concluded that this approach would enable Mexico to build an educational policy focused on preparing citizens for active participation in a knowledge-based society, supporting sustainable development, technological innovation, and social well-being.

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The promotion of artificial intelligence in education must be guided by principles of inclusion, equity, and social responsibility, ensuring that these tools contribute to the scientific, technological, and humanistic development of the country, as well as to the reduction of digital and educational divides.