a trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet

a space (online or offline) where you are only exposed to similar content or opinions

a user who makes well-informed judgements about digital content and systems, questioning their reliability and whether any bias might be present before accepting them

AI influence and online behaviour

Digital literacy

Introduction to AI and digital tools

The environmental impacts of AI

Chatbots and digital boundaries

Understanding bias in AI

Being a critical user of AI tools

Pupils explore how AI and digital tools shape online search, communication and interaction. They consider environmental impacts and AI bias. Pupils learn about AI chatbots and influence, and reflect on how to use AI systems critically, safely and responsibly.

Using AI and digital tools responsibly

an environment where you only see content that fits your views

a tool used to clean dust from a computer screen

a special protective case for a mobile phone

What is an echo chamber in the context of AI and the internet?

It helps them to see lots of different people's views and perspectives.

It reinforces what they already believe by hiding other views.

How does an echo chamber shaped by an AI system affect a person's opinions?

to keep users engaged on the platform for as long as possible

to make sure users turn off their phones quickly

to teach users how to build their own computer

What is the primary goal of AI recommendation algorithms on social media?

They make the internet run much slower than usual.

They are only used to make funny cat videos.

They can be used to spread disinformation that looks real.

Why might AI-generated video or 'deepfakes' be dangerous online?

by always buying the first product the AI system recommends

by remaining critical and checking other sources

by deleting the app immediately after one use

How should a responsible user respond to a recommendation produced by an AI system?

false information shared with the intent to mislead people

information that is written in a very small font

What is 'disinformation' in the digital world?

It is trained using data provided by humans that contains bias.

It has its own personal feelings and opinions.

Why might an AI system produce biased results even though it is a machine?

training data that lacks diversity (e.g. people with different skin tones)

What is a common cause of bias in facial recognition technology?

a calculator adding two numbers correctly

voice assistants failing to identify speech in certain accents

a robot vacuum cleaning a floor efficiently

Which of these is an example of AI bias in everyday life?

It can cause qualified candidates to be penalised based on bias.

It makes sure every person gets exactly the same job.

It allows machines to do all the work without humans.

How can AI bias impact the world of work and recruitment?

letting the AI model develop its own rules without intervention

using diverse and representative training data

removing all data so the AI model cannot be trained

What is the primary way developers can reduce bias in AI models?

to give the AI system a human brain to think with

to make the AI system move faster during training

to check if the model is working fairly and as intended

Why is 'human oversight' important in managing AI systems?

Starter Quiz

Why might an AI system produce biased results even though it is a machine?