Lesson 4:
AI Chatbots & Friendship
Lesson Overview
Essential Question
How can AI chatbots impact our idea of friendship?
Lesson Overview
Over time, technology has influenced how we build and maintain friendships. And with recent developments in AI technology, we now have generative AI chatbots that can conduct what feels like a very real conversation. While this can be entertaining and helpful, it can also cause people to develop emotional connections with chatbots. But is this OK? In this lesson, students will grapple with this question, reflecting upon what makes human friendships special and unique.
Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to:
Identify the qualities of a good friend.
Explore how an AI chatbot can provide help.
Reflect upon the unique benefits of human friendships.
Approximate Time Needed: 15 min
Lesson Resources
Am AI Your Friend? Handout - Scenario and discussion activity
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