Artificial Intelligence & Human Values - Lecture 3
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What aspect of education is highlighted in the context of computing and AI?

  • Role of emotional intelligence
  • Practices of thinking and learning (correct)
  • Importance of rote memorization
  • Standardized testing methods

What is a significant concern regarding AI in education?

  • Reduction of interpersonal relationships
  • Discouragement of critical thinking (correct)
  • Flawed memory storage techniques
  • Over-reliance on traditional textbooks

Which creature is referenced in the Sphinx's riddle?

  • A bird
  • A fish
  • A man (correct)
  • A worm

What key question is posed about technology and education?

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According to Licklider, what do computers facilitate in education?

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What aspect of knowledge-making does AI influence?

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What is a focus of the discussion on AI and technical tools?

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What technological concept is critiqued regarding its impact on society?

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What constitutes plagiarism in the context of this course?

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What will happen if generated text is suspected in an assignment?

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What is one of the interpretive frames discussed related to Generative AI?

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What is a concern related to Generative AI mentioned in the course content?

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What must students do when using translation tools?

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Who is one of the featured speakers in the upcoming October events?

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What is one of the ethical considerations surrounding AI mentioned in the weekly reading?

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What issue related to Generative AI is highlighted through the Truth & Power Frame?

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What is one primary dependency of AI in the context of knowledge?

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Which of the following represents a common myth about technology in society?

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What is a consequence of the belief that data is natural and necessary for knowledge?

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What aspect of knowledge does Jasanoff highlight regarding technology?

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What does examining tools and their limits help uncover?

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According to the key takeaways, the introduction of AI invites scrutiny of which question?

<p>What does it mean to know? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a problematic aspect of 'universal' knowledge as highlighted in the key takeaways?

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How are different ways of knowing with AI integrated within disciplines?

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What should the student-teacher relationship ideally focus on for effective learning?

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Which of the following characterizes the concept of 'new empiricism'?

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What is a primary critique of the 'end of theory' perspective?

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How does AI in learning affect the nature of knowledge-making?

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What is 'Big Data' considered as in the context of knowledge?

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What is a consequence of the shift in the political economy of data?

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What does the phrase 'data speak for themselves' imply in light of machine learning?

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What is suggested as necessary for constructing a more just world?

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Interpretive Frames

Ways people understand and interpret events or situations. Frames help us assign meaning and make sense of things.

Generative AI in Assignments

Using AI tools to create text or content for assignments. This is plagiarism and unethical, and will result in a failing grade.

Truth & Power Frame

A way of framing AI that focuses on who controls the information, how it's used for influence, and potential manipulation.

AIxKnowledges Unit

A unit exploring the complex relationship between AI and how knowledge is created and disseminated.

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Sheila Jasanoff's 'The Power of Technology'

An influential work examining how technology influences ethical decision-making and shapes our understanding of the world.

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Donna Haraway's 'Situated Knowledges'

A seminal work in feminist science studies, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and recognizing the limitations of any single worldview.

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Contemporary Issues in AI and Knowledge-Making

Challenges faced in the emerging relationship between AI and the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

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AI's Influence on Research & Knowledge

Examining how AI technologies impact the process of scientific research, discovery, and communication of knowledge.

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What skills do we need?

This question addresses the need to adapt to the changing demands and possibilities of a world influenced by computing and AI. It suggests that education must equip individuals with the right skills to thrive in this new reality.

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How do we adapt?

This question focuses on the need for education to be flexible and responsive to the rapid evolution of computing and AI. It acknowledges that learning methods and educational systems may need to change to meet these challenges.

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How do we preserve what we value?

This question highlights the importance of safeguarding human values and ethical principles in the age of AI. It emphasizes the need for education to instill critical thinking and a sense of responsibility in the face of technology.

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How can and should we accomodate it?

This question explores the integration of computing and AI into education. It asks how we can best leverage their potential while considering the potential implications for learning and teaching.

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Thinking with computational tools

This phrase describes a crucial shift in learning and knowledge-making. It suggests that educational practices are evolving beyond traditional methods and embracing the use of computational tools to facilitate learning and problem-solving.

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Formulative Thinking

This refers to the process of forming or developing ideas and concepts. In the context of computing and AI, it suggests that these tools can assist in brainstorming, exploring possibilities, and generating innovative solutions.

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Licklider's Vision

Licklider envisioned computers to be more than just tools for solving pre-defined problems. He believed that they could support the very process of thinking and idea formation.

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Dominant Ways of Knowing

This refers to established methods and frameworks through which knowledge is acquired and validated within a society. Computing and AI challenge traditional knowledge systems and necessitate a reassessment of how we understand and create knowledge.

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Domain-specific AI

AI tailored for a particular field, like healthcare or finance. It uses specialized data and algorithms to solve problems within that specific domain.

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Reproducibility

The ability to repeat an experiment or study and get similar results. It's crucial for verifying scientific findings.

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Transparency

Openness about how AI works, including the data used, algorithms, and decision-making process. It helps build trust and accountability.

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Ways of Knowing

Different methods or perspectives used to gain knowledge. These can include scientific methods, personal experience, or cultural traditions.

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AI's Dependence on Data

AI relies heavily on large datasets for training and learning. These datasets shape the knowledge and decisions AI makes.

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Contested Nature of Data

The idea that data isn't inherently neutral but reflects existing biases and power structures. Its interpretation impacts knowledge and decisions.

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Universal Knowledge

A concept of knowledge that is believed to be true and applicable to everyone, regardless of culture or context. This can be problematic as it often overlooks diverse perspectives.

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Assumptions about Existing Practices

The idea that AI challenges our existing ways of thinking, learning, and knowing. It prompts us to critically examine our assumptions and practices.

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Mind the Gap

This refers to the difference between what an AI tool tells you and what you expect or believe to be true. It's crucial to understand the AI's limitations and potential biases.

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Re-configured Student-Teacher Relationship

AI learning tools change the dynamic between students and teachers. The role of the teacher shifts from delivering information to facilitating learning and guiding students to use AI effectively.

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'The End of Theory'

This is the idea that with enough computational power and data, algorithms can replace traditional scientific theory. The belief is that data patterns reveal truths without the need for human-built models.

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A 'New Empiricism'

This refers to a shift in scientific methodology driven by AI and Big Data. It focuses on finding patterns in vast datasets, prioritizing prediction and correlation, and leaving explanation to a lesser role.

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Critique of 'End of Theory'

This critiques the notion that data is objective and self-explanatory. It stresses that data is always collected with a purpose and interpreted based on existing knowledge, making it theory-laden.

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Big Data as Sociotechnical Fact

This refers to Big Data as a reality shaped by technology and social forces. It's not just about volume, variety, and velocity, but also the impact on society and how data is governed.

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Situated AI?

This questions whether AI can be truly objective and suggests that AI is always embedded within a specific context, influenced by the data it's trained on and the goals of its creators.

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Study Notes

Artificial Intelligence & Human Values - Lecture 3: Learning to Know

  • Generative AI in Assignments:

    • Generated text shouldn't be presented as original work
    • Presenting generated content as one's own constitutes plagiarism and is counterproductive.
    • Using translation/grammar correction tools should be declared.
    • Suspected generated text will be checked, notified, and result in a 0 grade.
  • Interpretive Frames for Generative AI:

    • Interpretive frames assign meaning to events and conditions, as described by Steve Epstein in Impure Science (1996).
    • Ways of framing the issue include Political Economy, Property, Human & Machine, Truth & Power, and Environment.

Questions for Lecture 3

  • Contemporary issues in AI's relationship to research and knowledge-making?
  • How does AI's role in knowledge-making relate to debates about good education?
  • Importance of critical thinking in the AI era?

October Events

  • Global Lecture Series (Social Artificial Intelligence):

    • Nicholas A. Christakis explores hybrid systems of humans and AI, focusing on how AI can enhance or harm group interactions.
    • His research emphasizes "dumb" AI to supplement human interaction for a better future.
  • Global Lecture Series (As If Human):

    • This lecture analyzes AI's historical cycles of enthusiasm and disillusionment.
    • It addresses concerns about regulating AI systems for human values and ethics.
  • Race to the Future? (Artificial Intelligence to Abundant Imagination)

    • Ruha Benjamin's perspective on imagination's role in fostering social change
    • Exploration of current and historical systems shaped by harmful ideologies
    • Calls are made to imagine different possibilities for a more equitable future.

Other Topics

  • "Learning to Know" Lecture Content:

    • Al impacts on learning and knowledge-making are highlighted: individual practices, interpersonal relationships, and collective ways of knowing
  • "Back to the Age of Computation?"

    • Prof. Torsten Hoefler outlines the historical context of computing, including various stages in technological development.
  • "The End of Theory":

    • Data analysis may make scientific explanations difficult due to the complexity of the data.
    • Statistical algorithms can uncover patterns not visible through standard models and theories.
  • "A New Empiricism":

    • Emphasis on full data resolution and granularity using all data instead of sampling,
    • Shift towards inductive reasoning over deductive reasoning
    • Focus on prediction and correlation
    • Data drives discovery of patterns not obvious to humans.
  • Critique of "End of Theory":

    • Data selection is inherently biased.
    • Context of data is essential to interpreting data.
  • Big Data, AI, and Knowledge:

    • Big Data is a sociotechnical phenomenon characterized by volume, variety, and velocity.
    • Data can be viewed as a context or situation
    • How data are valued differs in different contexts.
    • The political economy of data should be considered.
    • Shift toward corporate rather than academic contexts.
  • "Insist on a better account of the world":

    • Emphasis on constructing a less inequitable world, not driven by axes of domination
  • Situated AI:

    • Importance of domain-specific AI, reproducibility, and transparency
    • Japanese researchers are developing AI for their own culture
  • Dominant Ways of Knowing with AI:

    • Reflect on varying ways of knowing in specific disciplines
    • Identify the affordances and limits of AI for learning in that domain
    • Examine ways of knowing, learning in different disciplinary ways, and critically examine the assumptions of these practices.
  • Additional Readings and Exercises:

    • Sheila Jasanoff, "The Power of Technology," Ethics of Invention (2016)
    • Donna Haraway, "Situated Knowledges: The Science Question in Feminism and the Privilege of Partial Perspective" (1988)
    • Ursula Le Guin, "The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction" (1996)
    • Joanna Radin, "Digital Natives': How Medical and Indigenous Histories Matter for Big Data" (2017)

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This quiz focuses on key concepts from Lecture 3 of the 'Artificial Intelligence & Human Values' course, specifically discussing generative AI in academic assignments and the various interpretive frames for understanding AI's impact on research and knowledge-making. It also poses critical questions regarding the relationship between AI, education, and critical thinking in today's world.

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