DEFIA Statement: A joint responsibility to ensure sound use of chatbots in education

The task is to shape chatbot use so that it supports understanding, critical judgment, learner autonomy and responsible participation in society. The statement was developed through the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (GeSI’s DEFIA), co-founded by GeSI, the University of Coimbra in Portugal and Huanghe Science and Technology University in China.

DEFIA to Hold First General Event at the University of Coimbra on Guardrails for AGI

On 15 October 2026, the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA) will convene its first general event at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, under the theme “Guardrails for AGI: the Crucial Role of Universities.

DEFIA Releases Statement of Intent on Human-Centric AI and AGI

GeSI is pleased to share the release of a new Statement of Intent from the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA), calling for stronger human-centric boundaries for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).