AI and You : Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation Susan Spellman Cann, Paul Signorelli and Erin Luong
Mark your calendars for Wed. May 31st, 2023 7 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. ET
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Facilitators
Susan Spellman Cann Registered Psychologist, School Counselling Advocate, Presenter, Calgary, Alberta
Paul Signorelli San Francisco-based writer, trainer/facilitator, presenter and consultant. San Francisco, California
Erin Luong Canadian Certified Counsellor Calgary, Alberta
Session Description:
Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking discussion about the incredible potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to create positive social change. Paul will focus on the intersection of humans and machines. Susan and Erin will focus on some of the amazing ways AI is already used for social good. To end we will explore some of the “what’s next with our community” questions. Come join the conversation and help us discover how you can play a role in shaping the future of AI for the betterment of all.
Goals and Objectives of The Session:
By participating in the synchronous Zoom session and any additional activities you pursue as part of your learning experience, you will see how your colleagues are responding to Bringing Humanity Into the Conversation. By the end of the live session and completion of any other activities you pursue, you will be able to
Identify:
At least two ways AI is already making the world a better place.
At least two AI resources you will incorporate into the work you are doing.
At least one thing you will do with the information you have gathered in this course.
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Remember, the goal is to explore the topic of bringing humanity into the conversation when it comes to AI in a fun and engaging way. So choose the activity that interests you most and don’t forget to share your insights and experiences with others either in Padlet or Discord.
Participate in the initial live one-hour Week 4 session on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 or view the archived recording.
Read at least three of the resources listed here.
Share your thoughts, ideas and or articles you have found on Discord, using the #week4-chatgpt channel.
Please note: you must be logged in to access this channel.
Use this link to register for Discord.
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Optional
Post your thoughts/responses to the live session on Discord, using the #week4-chatgpt channel Please note that you must be logged in to access this channel.
Post your thoughts/responses about any of the suggested resources or any you have found during your own learning explorations to the live session on Discord using the #week4-chatgpt channel . Please note: you must be logged in to access this channel.
Write a Blog Post: Reflect on the ways that AI can be used for social good and how we can bring humanity into the conversation. Consider including examples of how AI is already being used to make a positive impact.
If you are an educator, get your students involved in the conversation: Facilitate a thoughtful and engaging discussion with your students on the different ways that AI is currently being used and explore how it could be utilized for social good. Encourage your students to share their ideas and perspectives.
Create an Infographic: Create an eye-catching and informative infographic on the topic of AI and social good. Highlight some of the ways that AI is already being used for positive impact, and showcase examples of how AI can be harnessed to bring humanity into the conversation.
Conduct Research: Conduct research on how AI is currently being used in different industries and fields, such as healthcare, education, and sustainability. Examine the ethical considerations and potential implications of AI in these areas, and think about how we can ensure that AI is used for social good.
Create a video on how AI is used for social good.
Take a course like the one offered by the Centre for Humane Technology
Resources
Resources
Be My Eyes website
Centre for Humane Technology You can take an online course here. Their mission is to shift technology towards a more humane future that supports well-being, democratic functioning, and a shared information environment.
Crisis Text Line : Crisis Text Line has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform to enhance its services and improve the support it offers to individuals in crisis in the US.
The IEEE Global Initiative ETHICALLY ALIGNED DESIGN The importance of well-being pages 244-266
Hand Talk: Hand Talk by using AI and AR technologies, Hand Talk aims to bridge the communication gap between hearing and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, promoting inclusion and accessibility.
Kate Darling is a Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab . Her interest is in how technology intersects with society.
Sherry Turkle is an expert on culture and therapy, mobile technology, social networking, and sociable robotics.
Talking Points TalkingPoints
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project
Using AI when planning for Senior Care Solutions For The Aging (hanhdbrown.com) Hanh Brown | LinkedIn
Youth AI lab video A community of high schoolers and college students passionate about changing the world through intelligent computing. Go to Youth AI Lab
23 things artificially intelligent computers can do better/faster/cheaper than you can | Seth's Blog
THINGS to CONTEMPLATE:
How can we ensure that AI development is guided by values such as empathy, compassion and respect for human dignity?
How might AI be used to promote human flourishing and enhance our ability to live fulfilling lives?
How can you focus on using AI for social good?
How can we ensure AI is used in ways that respect individual privacy and personal autonomy?
How might AI be used to doctor greater human connection and understanding across cultural, linguistic and geographical boundaries?
How might AI affect your work and the future of work and education?
What can you do to make a difference?
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