Greece establishes AI guidelines for education, balancing innovation with strict data and academic integrity rules, contrasting with international approaches.
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Following the completion of national exams for the 2008 generation, which are among the first “digital generations,” Greece has established guidelines regarding the proper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and the protection of student data. These new rules stipulate that AI application is optional for both students and teachers, must only support the learning process under teacher supervision, and cannot affect evaluations or professional status. Strict prohibitions are introduced against creating deepfake content without consent, generating false sources, unauthorized AI application development, profiling students, or processing personal data. Furthermore, AI tools are banned during exams unless specifically permitted by a teacher, and student assignments cannot be entirely generated by AI. Educators report varied experiences with AI use, noting that younger students may copy AI outputs without critical thinking skills. While some educators express concern over plagiarism and the limitations of current methods, others acknowledge the potential for AI to enhance learning. The Hellenic Teachers’ Union (OLME) highlights disparities in resources across different types of schools. Internationally, Spain promotes the ethical and responsible integration of AI primarily as a support tool for personalized learning, while Lithuania encourages its use only when it adds clear value to teaching, requiring prior teacher approval for any tools used by students.
