AI or not AI?
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

Digital Materials
- Other
- Activity Instructions
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.