Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence, and Academic Integrity

Abstract

In this presentation, Eaton highlights key points from her 2024 editorial for the International Journal for Educational Integrity, “Future-proofing integrity in the age of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology: prioritizing human rights, dignity, and equity”. Eaton argues for the prioritisation of human rights when developing and implementing misconduct policies. Existing approaches may be perpetuate inequities, particularly for individuals from marginalised groups. A human-rights-by-design approach, which centres human rights in policy development, revision, and implementation, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Recommendations for implementing a human-rights approach to misconduct investigations and case management are offered, covering areas such as procedural fairness, privacy, equity, and the right to education. Additional topics covered are the need to limit surveillance technologies, and the need to recognize that not all use of artificial intelligence tools automatically constitutes misconduct. In the age of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology, insisting on human rights and dignity when we investigate and address misconduct allegations is an ethical imperative that has never been more important.