UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2025 to AI

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, according to UNESCO, AzerTAC reports.

She is calling on UNESCO's Member States to invest in training both teachers and students on the responsible use of this technology within the field of education.

“AI offers major opportunities for education, provided that its deployment in schools is guided by clear ethical principles. To reach its full potential, this technology must complement the human and social dimensions of learning, rather than replace them. It must become a tool at the service of teachers and pupils, with the main objective being their autonomy and well-being.”

By dedicating the International Day of Education 2025 to artificial intelligence, UNESCO is aiming for a global discussion on the place of this technology within education. The Organization has scheduled conferences in Paris and New York, as well as a webinar.