Q7 Intro to AI: AI in Real Life
OVERVIEW
For this activity you will play a video about How AI is Making the World a Better Place, review some Real life Examples, and then have some discussion and reflect about the impact and future of AI in your life.
Should we be concerned?
New technology always comes with challenges, and AI is no different. Here are some of the concerns we need to consider when using AI tools:
- Privacy and data usage
- Bias
- Inaccurate information
Play the video below to learn how AI is changing our world in real life.
Direct link (1:35 min.)
REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES
Consider some real-life examples:
Netflix uses machine learning to make recommendations for new movies you may like that are based on algorithms that look at what you have previously watched.
Amazon provides product recommendations based on past purchases you made. When you indicate it was a gift, it is not included in your recommendations.
Gmail uses Smart Reply, which will suggest answers to questions based on how you replied to previous emails.
Uber and Lyft, both ride-sharing apps, can determine the price of a ride based on the database built by other riders and can minimize the wait time.
Plagiarism checkers can flag items based on those you previously marked or deleted.
Discussion and Reflections
Now that AI is shaping nearly every aspect of our lives and is expected to transform fields from medicine to agriculture to policing, what do students need to understand about AI to be prepared for the world of work and to know how to be smart consumers and responsible citizens?
Pick one or two of the following to discuss with a partner, the entire class, or to write about.
- Share your experiences where an AI-based application made suggestions or recommendations. Did it make a difference to your actions or decisions?
- What is something about AI that concerns you, and why?
- What are some ways that AI could be used in your classroom?
- Should students use AI for homework? How could it be used to help you learn to solve problems?
- Should we believe everything that AI tells us? Why or why not?
- Can we trust the information we get from AI? How can you check if it's accurate?
As you go through the 21 Things 4 Students, there will be times you will use an AI application. The Thing "Interactives" does have AI applications that your teacher may have you use in the future.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students
1. Empowered Learner
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.
2. Digital Citizen
a. Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
b. Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
c. Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
d. Students build knowledge by exploring real-world issues and gain experience in applying their learning in authentic settings.