Greece Introduces New AI Rules for Students and Teachers in Schools

Greece is introducing new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in schools, setting clear limits on how students and teachers can use tools such as ChatGPT in the classroom.

The new framework follows a year-long pilot programme in around 20 public and model high schools, where students and educators tested generative AI tools as part of the education process.

Authorities now want to move from experimentation to a more structured approach, allowing schools to benefit from AI while protecting students, teachers and the integrity of education.

AI use will remain voluntary

Under the new rules, students and teachers will not be required to use artificial intelligence.

AI tools must also remain separate from grading and performance assessments. Their role is to support learning, rather than replace teachers, students’ own work or critical thinking.

The framework places particular emphasis on ensuring that technology remains an educational aid rather than becoming a substitute for human judgement.

New restrictions on AI in schools

The rules introduce strict limits on what students and educators can do with AI systems.

Schools will be prohibited from entering sensitive personal information about minors into AI applications. This includes names, photographs, voice recordings, grades and health information.

AI systems also cannot be used to create behavioural profiles of students.

The framework bans:

• Unauthorised deepfake content
• Fake bibliographic references and invented citations
• Fully automated assessment of students or teachers
• The use of AI during written examinations and tests unless specifically authorised by the teacher
• The production of school assignments entirely or largely through AI

The restrictions are designed to prevent AI from undermining academic integrity while allowing students to develop appropriate digital skills.

Schools to appoint AI coordinators

Each school will also designate an AI Use Coordinator to oversee the implementation of the new rules.

The coordinator will act as a point of reference for teachers, students and school administrators on issues involving AI, security and data protection.

The government is also expanding training for teachers to help educators understand both the potential and risks of artificial intelligence.

Parents and students will receive information about the responsible use of AI at least once during each academic year.

Greece seeks balance as AI enters classrooms

The new framework reflects a growing effort to establish boundaries around rapidly developing AI technology in education.

Rather than banning artificial intelligence from classrooms, Greece is taking a controlled approach that allows students and teachers to use the technology while maintaining the teacher’s central role.

The government now faces the challenge of ensuring that schools can take advantage of AI without allowing it to weaken independent learning, privacy or academic standards.

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