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Testifiers highlight need for responsibility, safety for AI usage in schools<\/em><\/p>\n


\nHARRISBURG, April 21 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Student safety, privacy and responsibility were the focus of the discussion today with members of the House Education Committee and technology and education experts on the first of two informational meetings to discuss the use of AI in education.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI technology is growing rapidly and its use in schools is increasing just as fast which is shifting the way children are taught in classrooms and as a result, it\u2019s leading to new challenges for teachers and administrators,\u201d said Rep. Peter Schweyer, Majority Chair of the House Education Committee. \u201cToday\u2019s roundtable shined the light on many of the obstacles as well as the benefits of AI technology in our classrooms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s discussion focused on the implementation and utilization of AI technology in K-12 education and featured testimony from Ms. Annie Gianni, State Relations Strategist and Ms. Katja Krieger, Policy Analyst from Education Commission of the States; Ms. Robin Vitucci, Associate Director of the National Academy for AI; Ms. Krista Damelio, Director of State Government Affairs for Code.org; Mr. Mark Stuckey, Chief Technology Officer\u00a0for\u00a0Pittsburgh Public Schools; Ms. Melissa Costantino-Poruben, 6th<\/sup>\u00a0Grade Math Educator for Avonworth School District; and Dr. Mark Holtzman, Superintendent Hempfield Area School District.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI has real potential in education. It can support educators. It can expand access. It can reduce burdens that take time away from students. But only if it is implemented thoughtfully, responsibly and with educators at the center,\u201d said Robin Vitucci, Associate Director of the National Academy for AI.<\/p>\n

\u201cArtificial Intelligence presents both significant opportunity and responsibility. When implemented thoughtfully, it can strengthen instruction, improve efficiency, enhance safety and improve students for the future,\u201d said Dr. Mark Holtzman, Superintendent Hempfield Area School District.<\/p>\n

Schweyer added a second informational meeting on the use of AI technology in higher education is scheduled for tomorrow,\u00a0Wednesday, April 22<\/strong>\u00a0at<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. at Carnegie Mellon University, Jared Cohen University Center, 5032 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0That meeting will also be\u00a0livestreamed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s informational meeting can be\u00a0viewed here<\/a>. Testimony submitted for Tuesday\u2019s informational meeting can be\u00a0found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional information about this and other House Education Committee hearings can be found at\u00a0pahouse.com\/educationcommittee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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