A peer-reviewed systematic review of 53 studies, just published in Frontiers in Education, confirms what Virginia’s SB 394 already recognized: generative AI in education brings genuine benefits — and serious risks that most institutions aren’t equipped to manage. Researchers found that while AI enhances personalized learning and instructional efficiency, it simultaneously introduces risks including loss of cognitive autonomy, institutional misuse of student data, and lack of regulatory oversight. frontiersin
The study’s bottom line aligns directly with the compliance work we do: responsible AI implementation requires inclusive regulatory frameworks, stronger digital literacy, and clear ethical boundaries — not as optional upgrades, but as foundational requirements. For Virginia school divisions, that foundation starts with a policy. Does yours have one?