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AI Systems & Concerns: Privacy & Ethics

Hook: What makes a system intelligent? How does a system become intelligent? What are some risks to AI systems?

AI Systems are intelligent since they can interact and respond like a human might. AI Systems are trained to use conditionals and reasoning based on how it has been trained. AI Systems respond (OUTPUT) to commands (INPUT).

1) What Is AI & GenAI?

AI is a TOOL, not a HUMAN!

Artificial Intelligence is technology that can perform tasks that typically requires human intelligence.

Generative AI is a type of AI that can CREATE content, including text, images, video and audio.

GenAI Tools are not designed to be Google Searches to look up content.

2) How AI Systems Learn & How Humans interact with AI Systems

AI Sytems learn by through a series of algorithms.

AI Systems rely on HUMAN interaction to work and solve complex problems.

How do machines interpret images?

How do we computers learn to 'see' or recognize specific objects?

For example, AI Systems learn to tell the difference between a crop and a weed. Through trial and error, AI Systems learn through making mistakes. Over time it learns to RECOGNIZE PATTERNS of probable matches.

There are a series of CONDITIONAL (IF/THEN) situations the computer makes guesses and is given feedback: YES, it is a match or NO, not a match.

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3) Consider some ethical impacts of AI Systems

Consider the impact AI could have on society.

Consider AI technological impact on

Integrity, our Human Brain Functionality, the Environment, and Bias.

Ethics goes beyond Integrity.

Integrity is knowing what is right and wrong, and doing the right thing even if no one is watching by:

Asking Permission
Being Transparent
Doing no harm

Ethics & AI: Privacy & the Future of Work 3:27

Human Brain Impact.

How to prevent Cognitive Atrophy
Just because AI can do it, doesn’t mean humans shouldn’t do it
Be deliberate at what you off-load to AI

It the Internet Expanding or Narrowing our Minds 9:00

Environmental impact.

GenAI Tools are not meant to be Google Searches to look up content
Limit tech, limit tech's climate impact
AI is powered by large data centers that can consume up to 5 million gallons a day, according to an article from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. That’s roughly the same as the daily water demand for a town of up to 50,000 people.

Impact of AI Bias.

When an AI tool makes a decision that is skewed because it learned from training data that wasn’t fair or didn't treat all things the same. AI is trained on real-world data that people give it, and if that data contains biases or is incomplete, the AI can end up being limited and biased too. AI Bias impacts how reliable, fair, & trustworthy AI tools are. It can have a direct impact on individuals or groups of people.

AI: Training Data & Bias 2:41

Negative Impacts of AI Bias:

Unfair treatment: If an AI tool is biased, it might make decisions that are unfair to certain groups of people.
Continuing stereotypes: If an AI tool learns from data that includes stereotypes (e.g. race or gender), it might make decisions that are based on those prejudiced ideas.
Unequal opportunities: AI bias can also limit opportunities for some people by unfairly favoring another group.
Misinformation: If an AI tool learns from biased information, it can end up creating and spreading false or incomplete information.

4) Why Privacy Matters

A Day in the Life Privacy Tools 2:46

Generative AI tools may seem like superheroes in certain tasks, but they do have their limitations, particularly in terms of privacy.

A golden safety rule to live by is never sharing personally identifiable information, whether it's about yourself or someone else, with generative AI models, unknown individuals, or untrusted sites. This means safeguarding details like your full name, email address, phone number, home address, and any other sensitive data.

A key way to take control of your online privacy is to review the privacy policies and terms of service for various AI tools before using them. Think of it as doing your research before starting a project. You might see statements that say these companies could share your data with third parties without seeking your consent. Others may use cookies to monitor your activities across the internet. Understanding how your data is handled will help you decide if you want to use a particular app or website.

5) AUP states that when concerns arise, alert a teacher or staff member

Screenshot from KMSD Acceptable Use Policy:

KMSD follows strict guidelines for digital tool use to protect data and privacy. AI Tools that have been vetted and approved for independent student use starting in grade 9 are limited to the following: Google Gemini, Adobe Express, and Canva EDU. Teachers may also guide student use of AI technology using MagicSchool.ai or Brisk Teaching/Boost.

Using unapproved digital tools is not permitted and violates our district Acceptable Use Policy which states "violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense and may result in one or more of the following: (1) restriction of access to the district system; (2) appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or expulsion; and (3) referral of the matter to law enforcement authorities. I understand that use of the district system is a privilege, not a right, and that privilege may be restricted or revoked at any time."

Complete the EXIT TICKET

Upon completing AI Literacy Lessons you may move forward following KMSD AI Student Use Guidelines using district approved tools linked here.

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