Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Science

The legal regulation of artificial intelligence over the past few years has transformed from an unconventional task into a challenge for the legal community worldwide. This is above all due to the development of technology itself. Until recently, when speaking about artificial intelligence, we were referring to a self-learning programme capable of automating routine tasks based on big data. However, so-called ‘generative AI’ is a system that can independently create images and texts. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence Journey Conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin called its introduction a new page in the life of humanity. Each year, AI is increasingly being used in various industries, such as medicine, transport, and ensuring public order. Science and education are no exception. The emergence and rapid development of generative AI is precisely what has prompted lawyers working in education and science to think about the need for legal regulation in this area and find answers to numerous questions. Who is legally and morally responsible for AI-generated educational content? Who verifies it? Who owns the copyright? How will copyright holders, i.e., ordinary people, be protected?