UNESCO issues discussion paper on sustaining education as a common good in the age of AI

Sep 7, 2026 · Issue 6 · 5 sources, 7 articles

Ahead of Digital Learning Week 2026, UNESCO published a discussion paper titled "Sustaining education as a common good in the age of AI: The case for deliberative governance" and launched a global consultation. The week aims to put the use of AI in classrooms on a policy footing.

Who is affected and how

education policymaker

The paper proposes AI governance based on public consultation.

school leader

The global guidelines could serve as a starting point for institutional AI rules.

teacher

The consultation may also involve teachers.

Sources

• Global consultations on education in the age of AI | UNESCOunesco.org · Sep 8, 2026
• UNESCO launches global consultation on AI governance in education | Digital Watch Observatorydig.watch · Sep 8, 2026
• UNESCO - Global consultations on education in the age of AI | UNESCO - Millennium@EDU SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONmillenniumedu.org · Sep 8, 2026
• UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2026 Opens With Global Push to Put AI in Classrooms on a Policy Footing | FIRAT Articlesfirat.rw · Sep 7, 2026
• UNESCO Digital Learning Week tackles AI in educationwinssolutions.org · Sep 9, 2026

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