Ethical Requirements for Using Artificial Intelligence in Education (A Meta-Synthesis Study)

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1 Associate Professor of University of Tehran, Iran

2 PhD Student of Uiversity of Tehra

Abstract

Background and Objective: The widespread use of artificial intelligence in education has led to many ethical challenges. Identifying the ethical requirements of using artificial intelligence in education is crucial for addressing such challenges.

Research methodology: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and meta-synthesis method. For this purpose, the seven-step method of Sandolowski and Barroso (2007) was used. The research field included 351 scientific documents. After analyzing and examining the abstract, content, and quality of the findings using the PRISMA tool, 21 articles were selected for meta-synthesis based on the determined criteria. The content analysis method of Brown and Clark (2006) was used to analyze the data. Descriptive and interpretive validity were also confirmed.

Findings: The findings showed that the ethical requirements of using artificial intelligence in education include institutional ethical requirements and developmental ethical requirements. Institutional ethical requirements include technological ethics, policymaking, and monitoring ethics (organizational). Developmental ethical requirements also include teaching and learning ethics (pedagogical) and human ethics.

Conclusion: The results of this study may interest policymakers, educational administrators, and teachers in ethically establishing artificial intelligence in education to address the ethical challenges of applying this technology.

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  • Receive Date: 10 October 2025
  • Revise Date: 18 December 2025
  • Accept Date: 22 December 2025

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