putting something to use, or a thing that is being used for a specific purpose

a set of connected parts that work together as a whole to perform a function or achieve a goal

how people interact, live, and communicate with one another in groups or communities

doing what is right, fair and morally good

AI in our world today

Computing

Uses of predictive and generative AI

Chatbot applications and other LLMs

Getting the most out of an LLM

Bias and accuracy in machine learning

Understanding image generators

Deepfakes and trust

Risk mitigation of AI

In this unit, pupils will explore how data science and AI tools are having an impact on our daily lives. They will develop an understanding of how to use these tools effectively as well as an awareness of the issues relating to trust, bias and misinformation.

Using data science and AI tools effectively and safely

they use feelings and personal experiences

they process data and follow patterns or rules

Which statement best describes how AI systems generate decisions?

Which of these is a positive impact of AI technology?

What does it mean if an AI application is evolving?

system collects data on what you have watched

Put these steps in order for how an AI system might recommend a film:

putting something to use for a specific purpose

a set of connected parts working together

a social media feed suggesting new friends

an email inbox showing your most recent messages

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

a friend telling you their favourite song

a music app suggesting songs you might like

Which of these is an example of AI making a recommendation?

you can choose to play a song from the suggestions

Put these steps in order for how a music app uses AI to recommend a song:

What does automation often help with in manufacturing?

Which of these is a use of speech recognition software?

In which industry might AI systems be used to help diagnose conditions in people?

AI in our world today

Lesson outcome