The Democratisation of AI in, for and through Education: A Position Paper

Amid the many claims surrounding the operationalisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, is the claim that AI can democratise education - referring to, inter alia, increasing access to equitable, high-quality lifelong learning opportunities for all. There is, however, also the claim that education should play an integral role in democratising AI. While the role of AI in democratising education is well-documented, the role of education in democratising AI is less clear. In this opinion paper, we briefly map the issues at stake in democratising education through AI, before focusing on claims on the role to democratise AI in, through and for education. We conclude this position paper with a number of pointers to inform policy, curricula and teaching practice.