BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 21. The Speaker of
the Azerbaijani Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, stated that artificial
intelligence (AI) can make education more inclusive and accessible
during an online briefing organized by the Inter-Parliamentary
Union’s Committee on the Rights of Children.


This was reported by the Press and Public Relations Department
of the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament).


According to the information, the meeting was dedicated to the
topic "Artificial Intelligence – the Opportunities and Risks in
Providing Children’s Right to Inclusive and Quality Education" on
September 21.


The speaker noted that the issue of artificial intelligence and
education is not merely about technology; it also concerns
children's futures and the quality of education provided to
them.


According to her, while technology can enhance education, it
cannot replace teachers or human interaction.


She also noted that AI can tailor the learning process to each
child's needs, expand educational opportunities for children with
disabilities, and help deliver quality educational resources to
remote communities. AI can also assist teachers in identifying gaps
in students' learning.


The speaker emphasized that the opportunities created by AI
aren't automatically accessible to everyone. The fact that access
depends on family income and place of residence could further
deepen inequalities. Therefore, she stressed the importance of
considering risks associated with privacy, algorithmic bias,
harmful content, and the ambiguity of human accountability in this
field.


Gafarova said that children's rights must be the guiding
principle for the use of artificial intelligence in education. She
noted that AI should assist teachers rather than replace their
professional judgment, and it shouldn’t reduce children to mere
collections of data.


She highlighted the important role parliaments play in this
area.


The speaker remarked that the AI ​​initiative could assist
parliaments in exchanging legislative experiences, developing
practical recommendations, strengthening oversight, and fostering
dialogue among educators, technology companies, international
organizations, civil society, and children.


In conclusion, Gafarova said that AI is already entering
classrooms; the key issue is not whether to use this technology,
but rather how to implement it fairly and in the best interests of
children.


The primary goal is to utilize artificial intelligence to make
education more inclusive, accessible, and of higher quality, while
simultaneously preserving the human-centric nature of education.
She pointed out that no child should be left behind due to their
geographical location, family income, disability, or limited
digital access.