Guidance

Generative AI: product safety standards

Guidance on the safety standards for generative AI products and systems developed for use in educational settings.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 22 January 2025
• Last updated: 19 January 2026
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  1. 19 January 2026

     Updated to include new standards on cognitive development, emotional and social development, mental health, and manipulation.

  2. 22 January 2025

     First published.

Applies to England

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Generative AI: product safety standards

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Guidance on the capabilities and features that generative AI products and systems should meet to be considered safe for users in educational settings.

These standards are for edtech developers and suppliers to schools and colleges. Schools and colleges may also find them helpful in assessing which AI products are safe for use in education.

You should also refer to Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education.