Kathmandu. The European Union (EU) has announced plans to pilot an 'AI literacy' certificate for school children on Thursday. This move is part of an effort to address the impact of rapidly developing technology on education. “This will help young students understand how AI works, check the information it provides, identify manipulation, and know when to switch it off,” said European Commission Vice-President Margariti. Brussels aims to launch the new educational program for 15-year-old students from the 2027/2028 academic session. This step comes as teachers and students worldwide grapple with the impact of artificial intelligence in the classroom. The EU does not control the education policies of its 27 member states. However, it has been supporting efforts to teach children to use AI safely. Along with this, Brussels is also advancing legislation to limit teenagers' access to social media. Margariti emphasized that these two initiatives do not conflict with each other. “AI can truly enhance some educational processes, 'tutoring', personalized learning,” she said, “These ways of using technology and AI have nothing to do with the addictive algorithms of the platforms.”
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