First readings for three new policies dealing with artificial intelligence and technology were approved on 5-0 votes by Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District trustees at a recent meeting.

The artificial intelligence policy supports the use of AI by students and staff based on nine principles, including ethical use and transparency, accountability and responsibility, equity and access and security and privacy.

Key elements for students and staff are that AI “should be used to personalize and enhance the learning experience for each student (and) support digital citizenship and literacy” and to be used “to augment and support staff in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.”

The policy notes AI has the potential to “increase student access to information, support tea

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