- Year 10
Uses of predictive and generative AI
I can describe the difference between predictive and generative AI systems and typical uses of each.
- Year 10
Uses of predictive and generative AI
I can describe the difference between predictive and generative AI systems and typical uses of each.
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Key learning points
- Predictive AI systems are used to forecast outcomes.
- Generative AI systems are used to generate new content.
- Both generative and predictive AI systems analyse training data to identify patterns, relationships and structures.
Keywords
Training data - the data given to an AI system so it can identify patterns and relationships
Generative - able to make new things like pictures, stories, music or ideas
Predictive - able to make guesses about the future based on past data
Common misconception
Generative AI systems output is always accurate and based on facts.
Generative AI systems can produce convincing text but the output is not always accurate or based on facts. Fact checking is always important because AI systems generate content based on patterns in the training data, not verified information.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes an AI application?
Q2.What does it mean if technology is constantly evolving?
Q3.Put these steps in the correct order for how an AI system might process information:
Q4.Which of these is a possible negative impact of AI?
Q5.Match each keyword to its correct definition:
putting something to use for a purpose
a set of connected parts working together
how people interact in groups
doing what is right and fair
Q6.Why is it important to consider both positive and negative impacts of AI?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of a predictive AI system?
Q2.Which of these is a typical use of generative AI?
Q3.What do AI systems use to learn patterns and make decisions?
Q4.Match each keyword to its correct definition:
able to make guesses about the future based on past data
able to make new things like pictures, stories, music or ideas
data given to an AI system so it can identify patterns