Saudi Arabia sets AI guidelines for schools
Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in schools.
These guidelines were created by the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
The goal is to improve education in a way that is ethical and responsible. The guidelines aim to keep teachers central to the learning process while helping students and parents understand how AI works.
A guidebook has been released to explain AI in simple terms for students, teachers, and parents, local reports indicate.
This book outlines how AI tools can be used responsibly in education. The book also provides a basic understanding of how generative AI, a type of AI that creates content like text or images, works and its potential benefits.
The guide warns against misuse. Students under 13 cannot use AI tools unless directly supervised. Those under 18 must get their parent’s permission before using such tools.
The rules were created by Saudi authorities according to international standards and global studies. Other national agencies, including the National Centre for E-Learning, were also consulted.
The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's broader effort to modernise education while ensuring technology is used responsibly.
