Investigating Youth AI Auditing
Project Overview
The document examines the role of generative AI in education, emphasizing how youth under 18 can engage in Responsible AI (RAI) practices, specifically through AI auditing. It underscores the unique insights that young individuals can offer, as their experiences with AI technologies enable them to identify problematic behaviors within these systems. The study reveals that when provided with adequate AI literacy scaffolding, youth can enhance their auditing capabilities. The findings suggest that involving young people in the auditing process not only deepens their understanding of AI but also contributes to the creation of more ethical AI systems. This engagement fosters critical thinking and equips youth with the necessary skills to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of AI, ultimately leading to more responsible and effective integration of AI technologies in educational contexts.
Key Applications
AI auditing tool for youth
Context: K-12 education, targeting youth (ages 13-17) in community settings
Implementation: Conducting workshops where youth audit AI systems using both guided activities and a specialized auditing tool.
Outcomes: Youth were able to conduct insightful audits, identify biases and problematic AI behaviors, and engage in critical discussions about AI ethics.
Challenges: Barriers included potential emotional distress from encountering harmful content and the need for appropriate guidance in auditing.
Implementation Barriers
Technical Fluency
Youth may lack the technical skills and knowledge needed to engage deeply with AI auditing processes.
Proposed Solutions: Providing critical AI literacy training and scaffolding to help youth understand AI systems better.
Emotional Distress
Engagement in auditing may expose youth to harmful or inappropriate content, leading to emotional distress.
Proposed Solutions: Implementing structured activities with oversight to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Perceptions of Youth Competence
There is a prevailing belief that youth do not have the maturity or expertise to engage in complex discussions about AI.
Proposed Solutions: Demonstrating the capabilities of youth through structured workshops and highlighting their insights during the auditing process.
Project Team
Jaemarie Solyst
Researcher
Cindy Peng
Researcher
Wesley Hanwen Deng
Researcher
Praneetha Pratapa
Researcher
Jessica Hammer
Researcher
Amy Ogan
Researcher
Jason Hong
Researcher
Motahhare Eslami
Researcher
Contact Information
For information about the paper, please contact the authors.
Authors: Jaemarie Solyst, Cindy Peng, Wesley Hanwen Deng, Praneetha Pratapa, Jessica Hammer, Amy Ogan, Jason Hong, Motahhare Eslami
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