A part of my work, I was reading the Information Commissioner’s Office blog recently. It’s really easy to declare you’re disruptive but it’s also essential we understand our responsibilities and obligations as much as our rights.

In the post – Generative AI: eight questions that developers and users need to ask – the last question really stood out from a learning context. It asks:

Will you use generative AI to make solely automated decisions? 

ico.org.uk

In the race to craft more effective algorithms which are designed to automate learning practices, we need to make sure we’re maintaining nuance and not relying on the ‘machine’ to make all our decisions for us. I’ve had a few conversations in the last few weeks where people have commented on their concerns, fears, and lack of confidence in the stability of their roles. Generally these fears come from a belief – or maybe perception is a better word – that their role will evaporate when modern learning technologies are implemented.

The rules are in place to make sure humanity isn’t eliminated and we should be embracing the opportunities to work WITH the tech, not in opposition to it.