AFT, UFT and Microsoft announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for schools to protect students, families and educators

Microsoft Education, in collaboration with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has announced a new "National AI Safety & Privacy Standard." This standard aims to establish legally enforceable protections specifically designed to safeguard students, families, and educators within educational settings.

This initiative signals a proactive multi-stakeholder approach to governing Artificial Intelligence use in a critical sector, setting a precedent for responsible AI deployment. It aims to mitigate risks associated with AI adoption while fostering trust among key educational stakeholders regarding data privacy and safety.

A partnership has been formed between a major technology company (Microsoft) and significant education labor unions (AFT, UFT).

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