The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has called on the Ministry of Education to establish a comprehensive national framework for the ethical integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. This appeal was made by BUT President Rudy Lovell during a professional development workshop on AI, held at Sky Mall as part of Teachers’ Week. The workshop, attended by approximately 55 educators, aimed to empower teachers with the knowledge and confidence to responsibly utilize AI in the classroom. Lovell emphasized that while AI has the potential to revolutionize education, it also presents significant challenges that must be carefully managed. ‘This workshop is designed to help educators understand, explore, and confidently navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and education,’ Lovell stated. He further stressed the union’s support for the ethical use of AI, advocating for the creation of parameters to ensure its responsible application. Lovell also highlighted the need for formal guidelines from the ministry, similar to those implemented by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), to outline the proper implementation of AI across the education system. This call comes in response to the wide-ranging effects currently being observed from the technology.