Ethical Considerations

Ethics and the use of AI are inherently and necessarily connected, and AI practices in education should begin and end with ethics. But while we likely can agree that we should do all we can to create and use new technologies in an ethical way, there is no silver bullet, particularly with the fast-moving target of AI. Nevertheless, it is imperative for us as educators to try. Doing so ensures the most effective and responsible use of, and teaching about, these technologies.

To this end, Leon Furze has developed this helpful article and infographic in which he outlines nine areas of ethical concern:

Kate Crawford, in Atlas of AI, argues that AI is not simply a technology; it is also “a registry of power.” As such, ethics are crucial to ensure a balance of power – and to mitigate adverse effects when that power is wielded irresponsibly – among those affected by AI, including students.