Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the school curriculum should include education on the use of artificial intelligence.

The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, which seeks to refresh the curriculum to ensure children and young people leave compulsory education ready for life and work, with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive. This includes embedding digital skills in their learning.

In its interim report, the Review noted the importance of the curriculum keeping pace with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and trends in digital information, including a renewed focus on digital and media literacy and critical thinking skills.

In response to this report, the department appointed a task and finish group to advise on digital, AI and technology. We will consider how best to develop and implement any of its recommendations, including those which aim to prepare children and young people to be ready for an AI and tech-enabled world. ​

The Curriculum Review’s final report and recommendations will be published in the autumn, at which point the government will respond.​