England's teachers can use AI for some tasks

New government guidance in England allows teachers to use AI for tasks like marking and writing to parents, aiming to reduce workloads. The Department for Education (DfE) is distributing training materials, advising teachers to use AI for routine tasks and focus on in-person teaching, while emphasizing transparency and result verification. The guidance also suggests AI use for "low-stakes" marking and routine letters, like those about head lice. This is the first time the DfE has issued such detailed guidance, with the Education Secretary stating the goal is to enhance learning and free up teachers. The guidance also addresses potential risks like data breaches and misinformation.