AI for Global Citizenship Education: Bridging Justice, Ethics, and Engagement in the Digital Age

Abstract

This paper explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing equitable, ethical, and empowering global citizenship education (GCE). Using a qualitative approach through an interdisciplinary literature review and case study analysis, this research examines how AI can support inclusive learning, ethical digital practices, and active learner engagement. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: equitable access, ethical governance, and learner engagement. The findings suggest that AI, when applied responsibly, upholding the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and digital rights protection, can enrich global citizenship education, and contextualize, reinforcing the values of citizenship education: expanding the right to learn, fostering ethical discussion, and shaping global awareness in learning practices. However, concerns remain regarding algorithmic bias, digital inequality, and the importance of critical pedagogy that emphasizes ethical frameworks and inclusive policies