This assignment is from Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI, on the ISTE website. The summary from the site explains:
In this project, students will begin their exploration of ethics and technology by researching the attributes of an ethical business; learn about Asimov’s Laws for Robotics; explore the need for similar work in the field of AI today; and develop four original laws for AI.
Additional Links
- Text of Isaac Asimov’s “Runaround” from the Internet Archive
- Audio version of Isaac Asimov’s “Runaround” from the Internet Archive
Key Features of This Assignment
- Research and Justification
- Students research ethical business practices and develop their own AI laws, providing written rationales for each law, thus enhancing their critical thinking and writing skills.
- Literature and Ethics Integration
- Students read Isaac Asimov’s “Runaround” and analyze the ethical implications of his Laws of Robotics, integrating literature with modern AI ethics discussions.
- Expository Writing
- Students create expository pieces explaining their proposed AI laws, emphasizing clear and effective communication of complex ideas and ethical considerations.
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