Showcase: Kids and AI

The video discusses Mary Beth's experience with job applications and algorithmic bias, highlighting how algorithms can be seen as opinions. It explores teaching AI and ethics to middle schoolers, who provide insights on AI's impact. Students reimagine YouTube's recommendation algorithm, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in technology. The video concludes with a call to action to rethink algorithms and involve diverse perspectives.

What was Mary Beth's initial reaction to the rejection from Twitter?

• She was relieved.

• She was discouraged.

• She was indifferent.

• She was excited.

What does the speaker suggest about the nature of algorithms?

• They are infallible.

• They are purely objective.

• They are opinions embedded in code.

• They are always accurate.

What age group did the MIT Media Lab study focus on?

• 21 to 25 years old

• 16 to 20 years old

• 11 to 15 years old

• 3 to 10 years old

Why are middle schoolers a great group to work with on AI ethics?

• They have no interest in technology.

• They have high levels of moral reasoning.

• They are too young to understand ethics.

• They are not influenced by social media.

What concern did students express about AI?

• AI will make life easier.

• AI is not useful.

• AI could replace jobs.

• AI is too expensive.

What was the primary goal identified by students for YouTube's algorithm?

• To make money

• To increase video quality

• To entertain users

• To ensure age-appropriate content

What did students propose for a less addictive YouTube?

• Progressively cringier recommendations

• Longer videos

• Fewer content creators

• More advertisements

What is the speaker's main message in the conclusion?

• Algorithms are perfect.

• Only experts should design algorithms.

• Technology should not be used.

• Diverse perspectives are crucial in algorithm design.

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do?

• Ignore technology.

• Avoid using algorithms.

• Rely solely on experts.

• Participate in ethical design processes.

What is the speaker's view on the future of AI problems?

• They are solely ethical issues.

• They are only technical issues.

• They involve ethics, politics, and social interactions.

• They are easy to solve.