The Estonian state spent one million euros to purchase the OpenAI artificial intelligence model from the USA. The model has been adapted to be used as a teaching tool in schools. The artificial intelligence does not provide students with ready answers but helps them think for themselves. The educational program was supposed to start in September, but now it is postponed by a few months. The reason is that the model does not fit into the Estonian legal framework.
The Ministry of Education says they need to ensure that everything done in schools complies with the law. They are updating the Basic School and Gymnasium Act to make the use of the application legal.
There is another problem: students can also use other artificial intelligence models. If they have one machine that answers all their questions, why should they use a model that asks additional questions? This is a major challenge in motivating students to use their own model.
Artificial intelligence expert Aivo Vaske says that the model being developed by the state will not replace existing models. If students do not find help with their homework there, they will use other models.
The state's artificial intelligence will first be tested in gymnasium grades 10 and 11. At the same time, teachers will also be trained. A study revealed that more than 60% of students use artificial intelligence.