As AI becomes more prevalent in classrooms, building tools that are both responsible and effective is more important than ever.

Developed in partnership with Renaissance Philanthropy, Guidelines for the Safe and Responsible Use of AI in Ed Tech helps ed tech developers prioritize students’ learning and wellbeing in their AI-powered products.

Drawing on lessons from the global Learning Engineering Tools Competition and other education R&D initiatives, the guide outlines six principles for the safe and responsible use of AI in education:

1. Focus on educational outcomes.
2. Direct generative AI systems to support students’ learning and wellbeing.
3. Ensure the privacy and security of user data.
4. Prioritize accessibility and fairness.
5. Promote transparency and explainability.
6. Give users control over their data.

It also includes a practical checklist and illustrative examples that can be used throughout the design, development, and implementation process to help developers put these principles into practice.