UNESCO 2023
Despite the power and potential of AI to transform teaching and learning, it carries significant ethical issues. These should be understood as well as possible before going too far. Resources on this page showcase some of the ethical issues associated. Our approach so far has been guided by publications from UNESCO, UNICEF and more. For the best current overview, see the UNESCO resources to the right of this page.
Some key issues in AI ethics include:
Bias, Environment, Truth, Copyright, Privacy, Datafication, Affect Recognition, Human Labour, Power. A detailed series of posts and teaching materials.
A free online MOOC (course) that unpacks the ethics of AI.
Critical Thinking, Critical Pedagogy, Justice, Critique of Potential Harms & more.
What are the human costs of safeguarding technology?
Nothing is truly free, especially for the planet.
Artists' rights and privacy concerns on apps based on training sets using artists' styles and imagery.
Forbes Magazine - "AI Is Coming For Commercial Art Jobs. Can It Be Stopped?"
A new study from University of Washington and Johns Hopkins shows that robots trained on artificial intelligence make decisions imbued with racism and sexism.
Excellent, in-depth, interactive article that demonstrates how AI systems propagate bias, using image generator examples.
[Sept 7, 2023]. An excellent place to start in thinking about adapting to GenAI. Comprehensive & Concise.
If you only have time to read one thing, read this guide.
1. What is GenAI & how does it work?
2. Controversies & Implications for Education
3. Regulating GenAI in Education
4. Towards a Policy Framework for Education & Research
5. Facilitating Creative Use of GenAI in Education & Research
6. GenAI & the Future of Education & Research
Use GenAI to talk to the GenAI guide...
Post by Stephen: How can International Schools make use of UNESCO's Guidance?
International School Magazine: What does UNESCO's Guidance mean for international schools?
The graphics below are adaptations from the Policy section.
