Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about AI at RCSD? We’ve got answers. Use the infographic below as a quick-reference guide for some of the most commonly asaked questions.
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AI Glossary
AI Glossary
Welcome to our AI Glossary! Below, you’ll find essential terms to help you navigate the world of AI. Expand each entry by clicking the arrow on the right to see how these concepts align with our goal of providing equitable, AI-literacy-focused opportunities for every student.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology that enables computers to mimic human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, content creation, and problem-solving.
RCSD Context: We are establishing a "safe, effective, and purposeful AI ecosystem" to support these technologies in our schools.
Bias AI uses training data that may favor certain viewpoints, leading to results that reinforce stereotypes or exclude groups.
RCSD Context: The District’s strategic shift from "thoughtful pilot to intentional practice" focuses on selecting tools that provide "equitable experiences for our students". Identifying and mitigating bias is a key component of the "Universal AI literacy" goal we are establishing for all staff and students.
Chatbot An AI tool designed specifically to simulate a conversation with human users through text or voice interactions, often powered by LLMs.
RCSD Context: The only secure, approved chatbots for District use are Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
Deepfake A highly realistic, AI-generated manipulation of audio, video, or images designed to make it appear as though someone is doing or saying something they did not.
RCSD Context: While the District utilizes approved tools with AI image, video, and avatar generation capabilities—such as Google Vids, Canva (Magic Media), and Adobe Express—understanding the potential for manipulated media is a crucial component of achieving the District's goal of Universal AI literacy for all staff and students.
Generative AI (GenAI) AI that can generate new content, such as text, images, or other media.
RCSD Context: The district has been running "Generative AI cohorts" for teachers and administrators to pilot these tools before wider release.
Hallucination Any inaccurate or misleading output from an AI tool.
RCSD Context: Understanding hallucinations is a key part of AI literacy, teaching students and staff to critically evaluate the outputs provided by tools like Magic Write or Gemini.
Large Language Model (LLM) An AI model that is trained on large amounts of text to identify patterns between words, concepts, and phrases in order to generate effective responses to prompts.
RCSD Context: LLMs power the approved tools we use, such as the "Magic Write" feature in Canva.
Misinformation/Disinformation AI can generate convincing but untrue info, leading to accidental misinformation or intentional disinformation.
RCSD Context: As AI tools can sometimes produce “hallucinations” or incorrect facts, a critical evaluation to the AI literacy we are integrating into instruction is essential. While approved tools like Google Gemini are capable of deep research, staff and students need to be trained to verify AI -generated content to ensure accuracy.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as name, address, or date of birth.
RCSD Context: Under NYS EdLaw 2d, PII must be protected. Staff are instructed not to use unapproved tools like ChatGPT because they put PII at risk.
Prompt Engineering The process of carefully crafting inputs (prompts) to guide an AI model to generate desired outputs.
RCSD Context: This is a skill staff and students develop when interacting with tools like Google Gemini or image generators in Adobe Express.
Red Teaming Purposely trying to trick or break an AI system's safety rules to find its weak spots and fix them before the system is released.
RCSD Context: RCSD does not red team tools itself, but relies on a strict "formal vetting process." To comply with NYS EdLaw 2d, we only use approved tools with Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), like Google Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, to ensure student data stays secure.
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