- Year 10
AI in our world today
I can describe uses of AI and explain the impacts of the technology.
- Year 10
AI in our world today
I can describe uses of AI and explain the impacts of the technology.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- AI technology can be used for a variety of purposes.
- AI applications can have both positive and negative impacts.
- AI applications and technology are constantly evolving.
- AI systems do not think or make decisions like humans.
Keywords
Application - putting something to use, or a thing that is being used for a specific purpose
System - a set of connected parts that work together as a whole to perform a function or achieve a goal
Social - how people interact, live, and communicate with one another in groups or communities
Ethical - doing what is right, fair and morally good
Common misconception
AI can think and make decisions like humans.
AI systems have no awareness or emotions and do not think or understand in the way humans do. AI systems process data and follow patterns or rules based on training data.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does AI stand for?
Q2.Which of these is an example of AI making a recommendation?
Q3.Put these steps in order for how a music app uses AI to recommend a song:
Q4.What does automation often help with in manufacturing?
Q5.Which of these is a use of speech recognition software?
Q6.In which industry might AI systems be used to help diagnose conditions in people?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statement best describes how AI systems generate decisions?
Q2.Which of these is a positive impact of AI technology?
Q3.What does it mean if an AI application is evolving?
Q4.Put these steps in order for how an AI system might recommend a film:
Q5.Match each keyword to its description:
putting something to use for a specific purpose
a set of connected parts working together
how people interact in groups
doing what is right and fair