Ricerc@Sapienza

Artificial Intelligence is not a new phenomenon; its development spans decades. However, in recent years, especially during 2023, it has garnered increased collective attention, primarily due to the implementation of generative programs like Chat GPT.

Despite this, the extents, capabilities, opportunities, and threats posed by Artificial Intelligence are not entirely clear. Nevertheless, it is of utmost importance for every society to reflect on the current state of this technology, its use in social contexts, the ability to implement it inclusively, and, above all, to project what kind of ethics and development they want Artificial Intelligence to adopt in the future.

Costa Rica has not been immune to this reality; the use of Artificial Intelligence in the country has experienced a surge in recent years. This is partly due to policies and initiatives that have facilitated greater access to the Internet for a broader segment of the population. According to data from the INEC for the year 2020, nearly 90% of the population had some form of internet access, a figure that contrasts significantly with the 14% that had this possibility in 2008. According to Chacón's (2020) opinion, these numbers are the result of a national effort to reduce the digital divide in the country. Additionally, the entry of different operators into the country has contributed to the increase in users.

The growth of online users also poses a challenge for society, as it is crucial to adapt legislation and institutions to this new reality. Despite this challenge, Costa Rica ranks as the fourth country with the greatest internet freedom, according to the Internet Freedom Index. However, socioeconomic and geographical divisions persist, along with significant challenges in cybersecurity. The persistent digital divide in Costa Rica, along with online security challenges, are issues that Costa Rican society must confront to integrate its productive system into the era of Artificial Intelligence, especially if this transition is to be achieved inclusively.

It is essential to remember that AI is a constantly evolving technology, so its study must be continuous and adapt to these changes.

In summary, Costa Rica is in the early stages of developing Artificial Intelligence. Although there are academic, state, and private initiatives to promote its understanding and development, the country currently lacks the necessary technological ecosystem to optimize this technology comprehensively. However, Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, and it is inevitable that it will integrate into all aspects of social life in the near future.

Therefore, it is crucial to promote spaces for discussion about this technology to achieve a broader understanding of its functioning. This understanding is fundamental for legislating in this area and promoting its ethical use. Without this essential step of understanding its scope and operation, we will lack the necessary tools to ensure a responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence.

General Objective:

Designing an ethical standard for the use of Artificial Intelligence in university education, promoting responsible practices, generating guidelines, and proposing sustainable policies for the ethical and effective utilization of AI in the educational field.

Promote ethical practices in the use of Artificial Intelligence in university education by constructing tools, fostering positive standards, and developing sustainable guidelines for international implementation.

Propose tools for the integration of AI in university education, promoting positive standards, and developing guidelines for sustainable human development for implementation in Latin America.

Specific Objectives:

1. Coordinate with the university council to establish a regulatory framework guiding international forums focused on identifying best practices and ethical needs in the use of AI in university education.
2. Develop a set of guidelines for professors and students that promote the positive and ethical use of AI in education, including recommendations for AI-based educational policies, while respecting established regulations.
3. Enhancing the capacity of higher education lecturers of handling and condensing ethical practices in the use of Artificial Intelligence in university education, with specific recommendations to promote ethical standards and facilitate effective implementation.
4. Develop global recommendations for the ethical and adaptable use of AI in university education, ensuring alignment with international regulations and standards.

Workplan

Work Package 1: Capacity Building process for defining good practices in ethical use of AI in university education

Work Package 2: Training activities and toolkit creation

Workpackage 3:  Global Recommendations for AI in University Education.

website: https://www.ethicalaiucr.info/index.php