The G20 Education Ministers meeting in Pune recognized the importance of ensuring equitable and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and skilling.
This means that AI technologies should be accessible and available to all individuals, regardless of age, gender, socio-economic or cultural background, or any learning difficulties or special needs they may have.
The G20 members emphasized the need for the use of AI in education to respect human rights.
This includes ensuring privacy, data protection, and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI technologies.
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The G20 members acknowledged the critical role of education as an enabler of human dignity and empowerment globally.
Education is seen not only as a means for academic learning but also for the development of life skills, technical skills, and vocational skills that prepare learners for the future.
This includes providing quality, inclusive, and equitable education and training for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or learning abilities.
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The G20 members emphasized the importance of lifelong learning.
Education is seen as a continuous process that extends beyond formal academic settings, and individuals should have access to learning opportunities throughout their lives.
The G20 members expressed their commitment to overcoming the digital divide in education.
They recognized the need to address barriers to technological infrastructure and develop affordable and easily accessible technology ecosystems and learning resources, including those in local languages.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of continuously skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling the youth to make them future-ready.
G20 countries can undertake skill mapping initiatives at a global level to identify skill gaps and take measures to address them.
The G20 members recognized the important role of digital transformations in advancing progress towards sustainable development goals.
This includes leveraging digital technologies, such as AI, to enhance education and promote sustainable development and lifestyles.
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