2025 Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages Inv-p002
This paper examines the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) arising from the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings in Japan. Following the emergence of ChatGPT in late 2022, Japanese educational institutions initiated pilot programs to explore AI applications in classrooms. Unlike traditional AI systems, where students were merely analyzed subjects, generative AI transforms students into active users, thereby expanding their potential risks and benefits. The study analyzes the AI development process, from training data collection to output generation, identifying key ELSI concerns, including bias, hallucination, privacy violations, and copyright infringement. Educational applications raise fundamental questions regarding the nature of teaching, learning, and schools. This study proposes multilevel response strategies: AI company engagement through procurement guidelines and pledge systems, institutional policy development, and enhanced AI literacy training for both educators and students. Responsible implementation requires balancing innovation with ethical considerations to maintain the trusting relationships that are essential to educational environments.
