After reading this example, reflect on the following questions / discuss with your peers.
How could Microsoft have prevented Tay from becoming corrupted?
What are the long-term consequences of AI systems that perpetuate harmful biases?
Self-learning
Try to answer these questions.
Group activity: Ethical AI Scenarios
Objective: To foster critical thinking and discussion about ethical principles in AI development and use.
Duration: 15-30 minutes
Materials:
A set of pre-prepared scenarios or prompts related to ethical dilemmas in AI (e.g., self-driving cars, facial recognition, algorithmic bias).
Procedure:
- Divide the group: Divide the participants into smaller groups of 3-5 people.
- Present the scenarios: Distribute the scenarios or prompts to each group.
- Brainstorm and discuss: Give each group 10-12 minutes to discuss the ethical implications of the scenario and identify the key ethical principles that should be considered.
- Share and debate: Have each group present their findings to the larger group. Encourage open discussion and debate about the different perspectives and solutions proposed.
Example Scenarios:
* In the following sections you will have the detailed description to work each example scenario
Self-driving cars: A self-driving car must choose between hitting a pedestrian or swerving into a wall, potentially injuring the passengers.
Facial recognition: A government agency uses facial recognition technology to track and monitor citizens without their consent.
Algorithmic bias: An AI algorithm used for hiring decisions is found to be biased against certain demographic groups.
Discussion Questions:
What ethical principles are at stake in this scenario?
What are the potential consequences of different decisions?
How can we ensure that AI systems are developed and used ethically?
What role should governments, corporations, and individuals play in promoting ethical AI?
After the activity:
Summarize the key points discussed during the activity.
Encourage participants to reflect on their own values and beliefs regarding AI ethics.
Discuss the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration to address the ethical challenges of AI.
Additional Tips:
- Encourage participants to consider different perspectives and to be open to alternative viewpoints.
- Use visual aids (e.g., mind maps, diagrams) to help groups organize their thoughts and ideas.
- Provide guidance and facilitation as needed to keep the discussion focused and productive.