Morocco education council urges framework to regulate school AI use

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By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco education council urges framework to regulate school AI use

The Higher Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research has called for the establishment of a national framework to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in Morocco’s education system. The recommendation follows an internal assessment of how rapidly AI tools are spreading among students, teachers and learning environments.

The council reports a sharp increase in student exposure to AI through smartphones, digital platforms and generative search tools. It notes that these technologies are now embedded in daily study habits, including homework completion and information retrieval. This expansion has outpaced the ability of schools and families to guide or supervise usage in a structured way.

Experts within the council warn that early and unregulated access to AI may weaken cognitive development in children and adolescents. They argue that core skills such as reading, writing, numeracy and logical reasoning depend on sustained effort, repetition and error correction. Heavy reliance on AI tools risks encouraging rapid but superficial learning that bypasses essential mental processes.

The council identifies a growing gap between technological adoption and institutional regulation. It calls this gap a structural challenge that requires urgent public intervention. Without clear rules, it argues, education systems risk losing control over how knowledge is produced and validated in classrooms.

To address these concerns, the council proposes a multi-axial strategy covering institutional, pedagogical, social and strategic dimensions. It recommends the creation of a national reference framework defining objectives, usage principles, and responsibilities for AI in education. It also supports the establishment of a dedicated national body to study AI’s impact on learning and inform public policy.

The proposal includes stronger participation from students in shaping AI-related educational policies. The council stresses that learners should contribute to discussions based on their experience, including vulnerable groups, alongside teachers and education professionals. It frames this participation as a way to build digital awareness and responsible engagement with emerging technologies.