{"id":220794,"date":"2026-05-27T03:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/before-deploying-ai-in-admissions-ask-why\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T04:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:25:13","slug":"before-deploying-ai-in-admissions-ask-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/before-deploying-ai-in-admissions-ask-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Deploying AI in Admissions, Ask Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/tech-innovation\/artificial-intelligence\/2026\/05\/27\/deploying-ai-admissions-ask-why\">Before Deploying AI in Admissions, Ask Why<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/tech-innovation\/artificial-intelligence\/2026\/05\/27\/deploying-ai-admissions-ask-why\">https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/tech-innovation\/artificial-intelligence\/2026\/05\/27\/deploying-ai-admissions-ask-why<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-27 03:02:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.insidehighered.com\">www.insidehighered.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lack of Policies on AI Use<\/strong>: Many colleges and universities use AI-powered tools to review applications without specific policies governing its use in admissions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Introduction of New Framework<\/strong>: The National Student Legal Defense Network has published a list of 10 recommendations (Dos and Don\u2019ts) for the ethical use of AI in college application evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ten Dos and Don\u2019ts of AI in Admissions<\/strong>: The guidelines emphasize transparency, accountability, and comprehensive model understanding to avoid bias and ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Risks of Uninformed AI Deployment<\/strong>: There are potential risks associated with the uninformed deployment of AI in admissions, including the introduction or amplification of bias and privacy concerns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Human Oversight Crucial<\/strong>: Despite AI&#8217;s ability to replicate human judgment, it\u2019s important to maintain the human element in final admissions decisions to preserve the essential judgments in the process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus on Data Protection and Ethics<\/strong>: While AI can offer benefits, it is essential to focus on data use and protection, especially at institutions where AI tools are not yet common. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Need for Collective Wisdom<\/strong>: The Washington Student Achievement Council highlights the importance of understanding AI tools and collective wisdom before 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