AI and Education
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Objective
I can evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in education, such as bias and privacy.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
The Wall Street Journal · 5:44Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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The video shows AI being used to monitor students' attention levels and academic performance. Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of using this type of data to inform educational decisions. In your response, consider the potential impact on student privacy, motivation, and equity.
Imagine a scenario where an AI algorithm is used to predict which students are likely to succeed in a particular subject. If the algorithm is trained on biased data (e.g., data that overrepresents certain demographic groups), how might this perpetuate existing inequalities in education? What steps could be taken to mitigate these biases and ensure fairness?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, describe a specific instance where the use of AI in the Chinese schools could potentially compromise student privacy. Explain why this is an ethical concern. The video mentions that AI algorithms are being used in Chinese schools. How could bias in the data used to train these algorithms negatively impact students? Provide a specific example based on the information presented in the video. ”
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