AI - embracing innovation

AI - embracing innovation

Each generation of new technology empowers educators in a different way and Cambridge has been at the forefront of this relationship for centuries.

 Peter Phillips, Chief Executive

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Transforming education and research with responsible AI

We embrace innovation and explore technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as powerful tools for opening new possibilities in education and research. Our approach is driven by our mission: to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. 

We embrace technology critically, putting our mission first and drawing on our unique pedagogical and academic expertise. We believe AI should augment human capabilities, empowering learners, teachers and researchers. Our work is underpinned by extensive research and a human-centred approach that puts the needs of teachers and learners first.

Advancing assessment

AI offers potential in developing new, authentic assessment types and supporting marking processes. We are carefully researching how AI can enhance the fairness, validity, and efficiency of assessment, always maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Protecting academic integrity

We are protecting the rights of our authors, scholars and partners – putting academic integrity first.

Supporting teachers

We're developing AI tools designed to assist educators with tasks like lesson planning and generating insights, freeing up their time to focus on delivering engaging and supportive learning experiences.

Empowering learners

We are preparing learners to navigate AI and exploring AI applications, such as personalised learning pathways, adaptive practice tools (like conversational language practice), and features that enhance accessibility, helping learners achieve their goals more effectively.

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In everything we do with AI, we’re putting people first. This technology can, and must, serve researchers, readers, students and teachers.

Mandy Hill, Managing Director, Academic

Key Cambridge principles for responsible AI

Our exploration and application of AI are guided by a clear set of principles.

Mission-driven

We integrate AI only where it clearly furthers our educational mission, not for technology's sake.  

Human-centred

We prioritise the needs, experiences and wellbeing of learners, teachers and researchers.

Research-based

Our approach is informed by rigorous research and evidence.

Ethical and fair

We are committed to addressing potential biases and ensuring fairness in how AI is developed and deployed.

Pragmatic and critical

We embrace technology critically, understanding both its potential and its limitations.

Collaborative

We engage with learners, educators, researchers, and partners to ensure our AI applications are relevant, beneficial and empowering.

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Artificial Intelligence is an enabler rather than a replacement for good teaching practice.

Dr Evelina Galaczi, Director of Research, English 

Evolving our process and services

Beyond our core educational products, we also harness AI and automation, where appropriate, to improve our internal systems and processes - for example, enhancing the experience for our authors and the efficiency of our publishing operations.

An ongoing innovation journey

We are committed to the ongoing responsible exploration and application of AI, continually learning and adapting to ensure we use these powerful technologies to make a positive impact on education and research worldwide.