Investigating Girls' Perspectives and Knowledge Gaps on Ethics and Fairness in Artificial Intelligence in a Lightweight Workshop
Project Overview
The document examines the integration of generative AI in education, particularly through a workshop aimed at middle school girls to enhance their understanding of AI and its ethical implications. It emphasizes the necessity of AI education for underserved populations, fostering critical thinking about the benefits and drawbacks of AI technologies. The workshop effectively raised awareness among participants regarding AI's capabilities and ethical concerns, specifically highlighting issues of fairness and bias. Findings indicate that while the initiative successfully improved participants' knowledge and engagement with AI, it also revealed ongoing challenges in addressing algorithmic bias and ethical considerations within AI applications. Overall, the study underscores the importance of equitable access to AI education and the need for ongoing dialogue about its ethical ramifications in fostering informed future users and developers of AI.
Key Applications
Lightweight workshop for middle school girls focusing on AI and ethics
Context: Educational workshop for middle school girls, particularly those from underserved backgrounds
Implementation: Conducted a lightweight workshop lasting less than 3 hours, integrating discussions, group activities, and critical reflections on AI technologies and their societal impacts.
Outcomes: Increased awareness of AI concepts, improved understanding of ethical considerations, and described nuanced ideas about the impact of AI.
Challenges: Limited prior knowledge among participants, difficulty in conceptualizing future AI technologies and associated biases.
Implementation Barriers
Access and Inclusivity
Middle school girls, particularly from underserved backgrounds, face challenges in accessing tech education and resources. Participants had varying levels of understanding of AI and ethical implications, which made discussions challenging.
Proposed Solutions: Implement lightweight, inclusive workshops focusing on critical thinking and ethical considerations in AI. Include foundational lessons on AI concepts and ethical issues tailored to their existing knowledge.
Project Team
Jaemarie Solyst
Researcher
Alexis Axon
Researcher
Angela E. B. Stewart
Researcher
Motahhare Eslami
Researcher
Amy Ogan
Researcher
Contact Information
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Authors: Jaemarie Solyst, Alexis Axon, Angela E. B. Stewart, Motahhare Eslami, Amy Ogan
Source Publication: View Original PaperLink opens in a new window
Project Contact: Dr. Jianhua Yang
LLM Model Version: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18
Analysis Provider: Openai