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Ethics by design
Definition
An approach in which ethical requirements are intentionally built into the design and validation of AI systems rather than addressed only after deployment.
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Embedding ethical requirements before adoption can reduce risks to human rights, safety, privacy, inclusion, and accountability in educational settings.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers — PDF p. 17 · report p. 18 — §2.4 Promoting trustworthy and environmentally sustainable AI for education — ethics by design (direct)