Ed3 Weekly Issue #96: Let's Get Ethical, Ethical
Exploring appropriate ethical use of AI
Hello Ed3 Community!
In this week's issue, we’ll jump headfirst into AI and its impact on our classrooms and societies. If you are privy to developments of technology in our emerging global markets and Ivy League universities you would see that it is fundamentally changing the way we learn, work, and even create.
With this progress comes some blindspots. Most notably the potential for ingrained biases within algorithms to magnify societal prejudice, leading to discriminatory and harmful outcomes.
The resources for this week are an opportunity to have some important conversations surrounding responsible AI use, particularly for younger learners.
In sharing this newsletter with my network of educators, policymakers, and technologists I hope that we can work together to address the ethical dilemmas posed by these powerful tools and be the architects of a responsible future.
📰 Featured Articles:
🌍 AI in the Global South: How developing nations are harnessing AI's potential to tackle age-old challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and education.
🏫 Ivy League Goes AI: The University of Pennsylvania announces a groundbreaking undergraduate degree in AI, aiming to equip future leaders with the tools to build responsible AI systems.
🧑 Beyond Humanity's Bias: The Peril of Biased AI: A chilling analysis reveals startling levels of racial and gender bias in AI-generated content, raising urgent questions about fairness and equity in the digital age.
🍯 Finding the Sweet Spot: Age-Appropriate AI Education: Educators grapple with the complex task of integrating AI into the curriculum, ensuring students gain vital AI literacy while safeguarding critical thinking and ethical use.
Join us as we explore the complex world of AI, its evolving role in education, and the ethical considerations we must address to build a brighter future for all.
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What Is Age-Appropriate Use of AI?
Kathleen Fu for Education Week
Today's educators face the challenge of preparing students for a future intertwined with artificial intelligence, recognizing the necessity for AI literacy but grappling with the timing and methodology of introducing such technologies. While AI offers vast educational potential, concerns about its impact on critical thinking, identity, and ethical use persist. Experts suggest age-appropriate exposure, from demystifying AI for younger students to encouraging skepticism and understanding limitations in older students, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and ethical considerations alongside technological proficiency.
This article in Education Week is a great summary of how to properly introduce AI across the K-12 spectrum of learners.
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