Only 6.7% of educational institutions have approved AI usage rules – study

Only 6.7% of educational institutions in Ukraine have approved rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a study presented at the Edtech Ukraine Forum 2026. A survey of nearly 65,000 stakeholders, including educators, students, and parents, revealed that 66.3% of institutions are still seeking appropriate AI policies.

While 13.2% of teachers use AI systematically, 62.9% incorporate it sporadically, and 23.9% do not use it at all. Educators are shifting their focus from blocking AI to promoting a "culture of prompting" and critical evaluation of generated content. Despite positive perceptions of AI as a tool for optimizing time and preparing materials (69.8% view it positively), concerns about students' critical thinking declining and risks to academic integrity (67% and 62% respectively) remain.

Over 40% of parents support age-based regulation of children's AI access, and 56% believe digital tools should be auxiliary in learning processes. However, issues such as digital inequality, technical support limitations, and financial constraints hinder the widespread adoption of digital tools. Notably, only 42% of educators identify digital inequality as a significant risk, while 37% highlight the challenges in maintaining continuous EdTech functionality.

The study indicates that 77% of institutions have never purchased EdTech solutions, and 67% faced difficulties post-purchase due to legislative requirements or complex procedures. Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, through its EdTech strategic priority in the WINWIN strategy until 2030, aims to create a favorable environment for educational technology development, though a dedicated EdTech development strategy is still pending.