How should (or shouldn't) my data be used in AI Algorithms?

How should (or shouldn’t) my data be used in AI Algorithms?

Originally published on October 13, 2023 | Last modified on November 20, 2024

Overview

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of a digital footprint. They consider data publicly available about them online, including on social media. Then, they consider the ethics of having their data used in AI algorithms.

AI & Society

50 minutes

Created by Parth Sarin and Jacob Wolf

Adapted by Chris Mah

Digital Materials

Lesson Objectives

After this experience, students will be able to

Identify data about themselves that are publicly available online.
Describe norms for how those data should or should not be used by AI.

Questions explored

What data about me is publicly available online?
How should that data be used or not used by AI?

Key Terms

Digital Footprint

All the information about a person on the internet, put there by them or others.

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