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Human accountability in AI
Definition
The principle that people remain responsible for decisions and outcomes in human–AI decision loops and that accountability should not be transferred to an AI system.
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In education, human accountability preserves teachers’ legitimate responsibility for pedagogical decisions, tool selection, assessment, and student support.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers — PDF p. 32 · report p. 33 — §4.2, competency 1.2 Human accountability (direct)