Exploring AI: Ethics and Impact

What does "AI" stand for?

• Automated Integration

• Artificial Intelligence

• Automated Information

• Artificial Interaction

Which of the following best describes an example of AI bias?

• A robot that can lift heavy objects

• A facial recognition system that works less accurately for people with darker skin tones

• A computer that runs faster than older models

• A smartphone that has a longer battery life

Which of the following is a key concern related to AI ethics?

• AI systems consuming too much electricity to run video games

• AI systems making biased or unfair decisions that affect people's lives

• AI systems being too slow to process information

• AI systems being too expensive to manufacture

Which of the following is an example of AI being used in education?

• A student writing notes by hand during a lecture

• A teacher grading papers using a red pen

• An online platform that adapts lessons based on a student's learning pace

• A librarian organizing books on a shelf

Which type of jobs are MOST likely to be displaced by AI in the near future?

• Jobs that require repetitive and routine tasks

• Jobs that require deep emotional intelligence and creativity

• Jobs that involve complex human relationships

• Jobs that require physical outdoor labor in unpredictable environments

A school introduces an AI tutoring system that gives every student the exact same lessons and exercises regardless of their performance. Which challenge does this approach highlight about using AI in education?

• AI tutoring systems are too expensive for schools to afford

• AI systems may fail to personalize learning to meet individual student needs

• AI tutoring systems always perform better than human teachers

• AI systems cannot connect to the internet in school environments

A company uses an AI system to screen job applications. The AI was trained on historical hiring data from a company that previously hired mostly men. What is the most likely ethical problem with using this AI system?

• The AI will take too long to process applications

• The AI may unfairly disadvantage female applicants due to biased training data

• The AI will make the hiring process more expensive

• The AI will require too many human employees to monitor it

A factory replaces 50 assembly line workers with AI-powered robots. Which of the following best explains both a benefit and a challenge of this change?

• The factory saves money, but the robots may eventually break down

• The factory increases production efficiency, but the displaced workers may struggle to find new employment

• The factory improves worker safety, but the robots require more raw materials

• The factory reduces waste, but the robots cannot work during nighttime hours

A student uses an AI writing assistant to complete all of their school essays without reading or thinking about the content. Which of the following best explains why this raises an ethical concern in education?

• The AI writing assistant may use too much internet data

• The student may develop poor writing skills and miss important learning opportunities

• The AI writing assistant may produce essays that are too long

• The student may spend too much time reviewing the AI's suggestions

A government is considering using an AI system to make decisions about who qualifies for social welfare benefits. Which combination of factors should be most carefully evaluated before implementing this system?

• The speed of the AI system and the cost of its hardware

• The fairness of the AI's decision-making and the privacy of citizens' personal data

• The design of the AI's user interface and the number of employees needed to operate it

• The brand of the AI software and the size of the government office using it