AI Literacy Workshop: Ethics and Social Justice

This assignment, by Erin Burns, is from the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox.

The summary from the site explains:

  • Learn how to recognize and mitigate biases in AI algorithms and data and to evaluate and ensure fairness in AI systems, including demographic parity and equal opportunity.
  • Understand the ethical issues surrounding data collection, storage, and usage in AI applications.
  • Learn about ethical guidelines for AI creators and users.

Key Features of This Assignment

Bias Mitigation and Fairness in AI
This workshop teaches participants how to recognize and mitigate biases in AI algorithms and data, ensuring fairness in AI systems by addressing issues such as demographic parity and equal opportunity.
Ethical Issues in Data Handling
Participants will examine the ethical concerns surrounding data collection, storage, and usage in AI applications, promoting responsible and ethical handling of data.
Ethical Guidelines for AI
The workshop covers ethical guidelines for AI creators and users, providing a framework for developing and deploying AI technologies in a manner that aligns with ethical standards and social justice principles.