There is no ethical way to use AI. At least not the Large Language Models (LLMs) we’re mostly talking about these days when we talk about AI. I’m going to unpack that in a moment, but first let me stress that I am not, for a moment, calling teachers who use AI unethical. The ethical responsibility here does not lie with users of LLMs. It lies firmly with the industry that has created and promoted the use of these machines in wholly unethical ways.
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Prove it
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype, to buy a product, buy into the idea, plan classroom activities, or even invest in the company, that makes the most attractive claims. But there’s a two word sentence that could protect us, if only we wielded it more often. Prove it.
The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
Remember the Toddler Laws of Ownership, by Kevin McHugh? They perfectly encapsulate the Broligarchy's attitude to data: "1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If… Continue reading The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
Informed Consent
What does informed consent look like for different uses of AI? Can informed consent be obtained when a doctor hits you with the news, at the start of your consultation, that they are using AI to transcribe it? Is informed consent even possible when we don't really understand AI?
ChatGPT is not a threat to authentic assessment
Artificial Intelligence is not the problem. It’s our education system that needs to become intelligent, and fit for purpose at last. ChatGPT could be the kick that we've been waiting for - an impetus that could propel us into a more engaging, useful, and valid form of education.