Artificial Intelligence and Study Abroad: An Overview

Learning Objectives:

• Up completion of the session, the audience will have a better understanding of the legal framework of AI in Europe and the opportunity to reflect and discuss Ethical Implications in relations to current debates around aI. More specifically: • Legal Framework: Examination of existing legal frameworks governing AI in education, focusing on the EU AI Act, GDPR, intellectual property rights, and compliance issues. • Ethical Implications: Strategies for balancing ethical approaches with the extensive use of AI. • Review of cases emerged in the first year of the EU AI Act's application.
• Upon completion of the session, participants will have gained a better knowledge and understanding of Pedagogical Best Practices in relation to AI, specifically in the Study Abroad context. More precisely: • AI Tools Overview: Exploration of AI tools and their applications in education abroad. • Usage Guidelines: Examples and recommendations for acceptable and unacceptable AI use in academic assignments. • Academic Integrity: Suggestions for redefining policies to uphold academic integrity in the AI era. • AI as a Learning Aid: Strategies for using AI to enhance student assignments.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to have a on overview of trends in job market, and they will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect collectively on how Study Abroad can better prepare students for the future AI driven job market. More specifically: • Job Market Trends: Analysis of emerging trends in an AI-driven job market and assessment of increasing needs of upskilling and reskilling personnel. Overview of emerging essential skills for the job market of the future. • University and Tech Industry Competition: Examining the competitive landscape between universities and tech industries. • Leading Countries: Identifying countries at the forefront of AI experimentation, copyright acquisition and integration. • Relevance of Study Abroad Skills: Highlighting the pertinence of skills acquired through study abroad programs in the AI era.
• This session offers a comprehensive approach, addressing AI's impact on education and job market from legal, ethical, pedagogical, and practical perspectives. The panel aims to inspire education abroad professionals to understand AI's potential, utilize it confidently, and remain vigilant about its ethical and legal ramifications. This dual focus on innovation and responsibility underscores the session's significance, positioning it as a relevant event for those seeking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of education abroad. The content is structured so to ensure participants gain a nuanced understanding of AI's potential and critical challenges that will enrich the discussion session at the end of the panel.