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AI or not AI?

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Overview

This activity is designed to engage students in critical thinking about what constitutes artificial intelligence (AI). By sorting and categorizing everyday technologies, students will draw on their pre-existing knowledge to co-create a shared understanding of AI and its distinguishing features.

  • About AI
  • 20 minutes
  • Created by Jessica Ann
participants sorting AI cards

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Objectives

After this experience, participants will be able to:

  • Define AI in their own terms, based on group discussion and analysis
  • Differentiate between AI, non-AI, and borderline technologies
  • Reflect on how AI is integrated into everyday life

Questions explored

  • How would I define AI in my own words?
  • What key characteristics make something AI?
  • What are some examples of how AI impacts my daily life?

Key Terms

Artificial Intelligence
The ability of computers to imitate human-like thinking, learning, and problem-solving.