Cyprus presents human-centred AI education policy at UNESCO summit
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou called for safe, fair and responsible AI that supports, rather than replaces, teachers.
What this report covers
The policy statement represents the Republic of Cyprus education system; it does not set rules for North Cyprus schools.
Local context
Cyprus presented its approach to artificial intelligence in education at UNESCO's ministerial summit in Paris, held during Digital Learning Week 2026. The talks focused on public governance, age-appropriate use, fair procurement and the autonomy of education systems.
Who this matters to
Minister Athena Michaelidou highlighted AI literacy, teacher development, child rights, personal-data protection, inclusion and human oversight. She said AI should strengthen teaching and learning without replacing the teacher–student relationship, and also discussed deeper cooperation with UNESCO.