Written Answer · 2023-02-07 · Parliament 14
Manage Use of Artificial Intelligence Bots in Schools
An MP asked how MOE will manage the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in schools. The government replied that AI tools bring both opportunities and challenges, and emphasised teacher guidance, digital literacy education, and diversified assessment to prevent misuse, while cultivating student integrity and responsibility. The core debate: balancing AI-assisted learning with preventing academic misconduct.
Key Points
- • AI brings opportunities and challenges
- • Strengthen digital literacy education
- • Diversified assessment guards against misuse
Supports appropriate AI use to enhance learning.
Focuses on risks of managing AI tools.
Push norms and literacy in AI education.
"When used appropriately, these tools can support students in their learning when students have mastered basic concepts and thinking skills."
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Original Text (English)
SPRS Hansard · Fetched: 2026-05-02
26 Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong asked the Minister for Education how will the Ministry manage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots such as ChatGPT in schools given the proliferation of AI toolkits.
Mr Chan Chun Sing : As with any technology, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT present both opportunities and challenges. When used appropriately, these tools can support students in their learning when students have mastered basic concepts and thinking skills.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) provides teachers with guidance and resources to effectively harness the use of digital technology to enhance learning, including the use of emerging technologies such as generative AI. Students are taught digital literacy skills and cyber wellness skills to use technology effectively in their learning.
Schools have adopted a range of practices to guard against the potential misuse of generative AI in learning. In their daily work, students are taught the importance of integrity and the harmful impact and consequences of plagiarism. In addition, through daily interactions with students and from using multiple modes of assessment, teachers are able to gauge students' proficiency and detect uncharacteristic responses that could be AI-generated.
MOE will continue to monitor the impact of these tools on learning and equip students with the skills and values to enable them to harness technology confidently and responsibly. Our approaches will evolve as we adapt to the use of new AI tools.