Education policy AI in academic advising: A critical analysis of Alex Ahrendtsen's proposal DF's Alex Ahrendtsen proposes using AI in academic advising on the new EPX program. We point out, however, that AI-based advising is classified as high-risk by the EU and cannot replace the human relationship in academic advising. Per Størup Lauridsen • 5 min read
AI agents As AI agents enter schools: Opportunities and challenges in the digital classroom AI agents are changing how we interact with technology and open up both opportunities and challenges in education. In this article, I share examples of how students can use these agents and discuss the key questions schools should be asking right now. Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
My books AI in schools — and the use of language models in teaching Anthology edited by Mikkel Hjorth and Malte von Sehested. Dafolo, 2025. Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Newsletters This week's news: AI as a tool, a challenge, and a culture-bearer This week's newsletter highlights the tension between traditional methods and new technologies. Tesfaye defends the use of pen and paper, while several school leaders see great potential in AI. We also take a closer look at AI as a language partner, a theatre production, and a democratic challenge. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
High school New EVA report: How do we assess subject mastery in the AI age? A new report from EVA explores how upper secondary schools can rethink assessment practices in an era shaped by generative AI. Per Størup Lauridsen • 3 min read
Newsletters News of the week: Rectors call for more AI in education and exams Welcome to this week's newsletter from viden.ai, where we dive into the latest debate and knowledge about artificial intelligence in the education system. Last week, AI was significantly focused on schools and during exams. Right now, it seems that a backlash is developing against the Ministry of Per Størup Lauridsen • 16 min read
Bias The SchoolGPT debate: Between security and learning Recently, the debate about artificial intelligence in education has been influenced by the discussion on chatbot SkoleGPT. The controversy arose after an article from Denmark's Radio (DR), which dramatically claimed that SkoleGPT could provide detailed descriptions of self-harm and suicide. The coverage focused on the potential risks Per Størup Lauridsen • 6 min read
Newsletters News of the week: AI as a learning aid, surveillance tool, or cheating device? Here is this week's newsletter on generative artificial intelligence in the education sector, where we have selected several articles and news from both at home and abroad. When selecting content for our newsletter, we usually focus on opportunities and challenges in teaching. However, this week we are both Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters This Week's News: Women Lag Behind in AI This week's newsletter covers, among other topics, SkoleGPT facing criticism for problematic answers, the fact that only a third of Danish school students receive AI instruction, warnings about gender differences in technology use, and how AI is challenging traditional assessment methods in the… Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
Newsletters News of the week: A study reveals widespread fear of plagiarism. This week, we focus on a new study from the University of Copenhagen, which shows that many high school students fear being accused of plagiarism, even when they have not attempted to cheat. This is mainly due to a lack of insight into how plagiarism detection tools operate. Jeppe Klitgaard Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Ægte - A Little Book on Artificial Intelligence Ida Ebbensgaard's "Ægte" provides a nuanced introduction to the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence. In particular, the chapter on deepfakes offers concrete examples that can be used in teaching about AI's impact on society and the media. Per Størup Lauridsen • 1 min read
Newsletters News of the week: AI threatens students' independent thinking Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the educational landscape. While some see AI as a threat to academic depth and critical thinking, others view it as a necessary tool for the future of learning. Per Størup Lauridsen • 9 min read
Newsletters News of the week: AI challenges exams, critical thinking, and education. In this newsletter, we have gathered the latest articles and stories about artificial intelligence in education. We begin with the most important Danish news from the past week. * High schools struggle to handle AI-based exam cheating, while the government refuses to take responsibility. * More and more high school students Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
Newsletters News of the week: HTX students reveal security vulnerabilities in ExamCookie HTX students reveal security flaws in ExamCookie, Mistral AI launches an EDU license, and researchers are working on more sustainable AI. Per Størup Lauridsen • 9 min read
Newsletters News of the week: EU's AI regulations come into effect. Welcome to this week's delayed newsletter. Our main story is that the first rules of the EU AI regulation have now come into effect. This also means that employees at educational institutions working with AI need to have a solid understanding of the technology. Are all educational institutions Per Størup Lauridsen • 14 min read
Newsletters News of the week: EU's AI rules come into effect Welcome to this week's delayed newsletter. Our main story is that the first rules of the EU AI Regulation have now come into effect. This also means that staff at educational institutions working with AI must have a solid understanding of the technology. Are all educational institutions ready Per Størup Lauridsen • 14 min read
AI-generated image of a logo for Odense Technical High School. Generative AI - Images Logo Design with AI Learning Objects In this article, I examine how artificial intelligence can be a practical teaching tool. Using two specific AI learning objects from Odense Technical High School, I demonstrate how the technology can support and improve selected teaching tasks. Per Størup Lauridsen • 7 min read
Generative AI - Text DeepSeek: Potential and challenges in education DeepSeek R1, an open-source language model from the Chinese company DeepSeek, has quickly gained popularity and recognition for matching ChatGPT's level. Per Størup Lauridsen • 6 min read
Newsletters News of the week: AI challenges and strengthens education. Welcome to a new week filled with exciting news about artificial intelligence and education! This time, we focus on young people's experiences with ChatGPT and the challenges of identifying AI-generated texts. We also take a closer look at the management of AI from a leadership perspective, as Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters News of the week: Should technological literacy be mandatory? The past week has brought several vital discussions about artificial intelligence and technological literacy in Danish education. From parents' desire for a mandatory technology subject to new research on artificial intelligence's impact on young people's critical thinking. Per Størup Lauridsen • 14 min read
Newsletters News of the week: Artificial Intelligence Changes the Rules for Exams Artificial intelligence significantly impacts examination formats and teaching. New initiatives focus on integrating AI, promoting the critical use of technology, and ensuring academic competencies in a digital age. Per Størup Lauridsen • 13 min read
Newsletters News of the week: Estonia: Tasks are outdated - AI is the future Welcome to 2025 and a new newsletter, where we once again dive into the latest trends in artificial intelligence and education. During the holidays, a number of news items have emerged from both domestically and internationally, which we have gathered at the bottom of the newsletter. * Yesterday, Politiken published an Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
Digital Technology Understanding A New Information Age: AI Search Engines AI search engines have become a part of Danish students' everyday lives, but is this a cause for concern? A new study reveals that 85% of students use ChatGPT to search for information. This development calls for new skills to navigate this digital reality. Claus Scheuer-Larsen • 10 min read
Chatbots and Copyright: New Guidance for the Education Sector RettighedsAlliancen has released a new guideline that focuses on legal restrictions and requirements regarding the use of chatbots in educational institutions. The background for this initiative is that copyright-protected materials, such as textbooks, are uploaded to generative AI tools like ChatGPT without the permission of the rights holders. This Per Størup Lauridsen • 2 min read
Newsletters This Week’s News: New Report Highlights AI’s Role in Higher Education In this newsletter, we delve into the latest research on AI’s potential and limitations in education and the growing use of generative AI in Denmark. Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
Newsletters This Week’s News: New National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Place This week’s newsletter covers Denmark’s new AI strategy and the establishment of the AI Competence Pact, which aims to upskill 1 million Danes. Per Størup Lauridsen • 12 min read
Newsletters News of the week: The classroom of the future - the balance between technology and resonance The first newsletter of December is now ready, and we have selected a number of articles that provide a good insight into the opportunities and challenges we face in the education sector. * Arild Raaheim challenges the idea of returning to analog examination formats and instead encourages rethinking assessments to combine Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
Artificial intelligence STUK publishes recommendations on AI for upper secondary schools and basic subjects in vocational education and training This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. Styrelsen for Undervisning og Kvalitet (the Danish Agency for Education and Quality, STUK) today published new Per Størup Lauridsen • 3 min read
Newsletters This week's news: From students' (de)motivation to ethical dilemmas for educators This article has been machine-translated into English. Therefore, there may be nuances or errors in the content. The Danish version is always up-to-date and accurate. Read the original Danish article here. In this week’s newsletter, we again focus on how artificial intelligence is affecting teaching. As Per Størup Lauridsen • 11 min read
