The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is an issue of interest to the Committee. The Committee is keen to understand more the challenges and opportunities it provides to the sector.
The Committee's work on education reform has given it a chance to explore some of the issues with education experts.
The Committee held an evidence session on AI in December 2023. This session focused on Scotland's Futures Forum events on AI in education held in June 2023 and November 2023.
It covered:
After the session, the Committee wrote to the Cabinet for Education and Skills on issues raised during discussion.
The issue was discussed at the following Committee meetings:
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during the inquiry:
Response from Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills 12 February 2024
Letter from the Convener to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, 10 January 2024