How can we ensure ethical use of AI? Education plays a crucial role in the answer, as you’ll hear in this DLD24 session, which brings together an all-star ensemble of experts from technology and science.
Moderated by Jeanne Rubner (Technical University Munich), the panel brings together Esther Dyson (Wellville), Neeru Khosla (CK-12 Foundation), Ikhlaq Sidhu (IE University, Madrid) and Esther Wojcicki (Global Moonshots in Education).
The panelists stress the need to invest in human development, especially in children, to foster the ethical use of artificial intelligence – because the the potential harm from AI comes from the individuals who program it.
On the other hand, AI can help to scale education, Neeru Khosla points out. An example is Flexi, a virtual, interactive tutor that the CK-12 Foundation has developed.
“I would strongly recommend this”, Esther Wojcicki agrees. These kinds of AI systems could become “a helper for the teacher and a helper for the students”, she says.
Watch the video to hear more about AI in education, why critical thinking skills are essential to detect misinformation, the role of parents and community support and the need for a shift in the educational approach, where practical application precedes theory.
