Common Sense Media: What Is AI?

Foundational Understanding
Written By National AI Literacy Day

What is artificial intelligence and what are its potential benefits and drawbacks?

Artificial intelligence technology is evolving quickly. Use this short lesson to help students get acquainted with how AI works and consider some of its potential benefits and drawbacks.

For more AI-related lessons, check out the AI Literacy lesson collection.

Objectives:

  • Define what artificial intelligence is.

  • Understand what makes generative AI unique.

  • Reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of generative AI.

Source: Common Sense Media

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