LfL AI Lesson Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Learning for Life

Word Cloud

What everyday appliances use AI?

Multiple Choice

True or False? AI can feel emotions like humans.

• True

• False

AI is software that uses data and algorithms to recognise patterns and make predictions or generate outputs, not to think or feel.

Word Cloud

In which industries is AI having an impact?

Why do I need to know about AI?

​AI Powered Roles: Skills Over Code

Poll

What do you think the biggest issues are with AI? (Select up to 3)

• Bias

• Environmental Impact

• Ethical Concerns

• Inequality

• Privacy Data Protection

60 prompts using ChatGPT 4o uses less electricity on average than printing 10 worksheets on a laser printer, browsing the web for an hour, or streaming 44 minutes of Netflix.

AI is harmful to the environment: some facts...

Scanning 20+ webpages consumes 0.6 watt-hours of energy - that's about the same as a lightbulb on for a minute. 1ChatGPT prompt uses 0.3 watt hours.
260 ChatGPT prompts uses the same amount of energy as a 30 minute Zoom call.

• Plan your queries in advance

• Learn what AI does well in your area to avoid wasted attempts on AI

• Use AI when it can replace things that use lots of time, energy, or materials, like unnecessary travel or printing.
  
  

How you can help.

Controlling your data: settings

Write a short story about a world where AI governs the entire planet and have to negotiate with it for creative freedom.

​Promptcraft...

Open Ended

Thinking about this prompt, "Write a short story about a world where AI governs the entire planet and have to negotiate with it for creative freedom" - what are some potential problems that could arise when using AI to generate creative content?

Open Ended

What do you think a good prompt needs to have?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about artificial intelligence after today's session?