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Every Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00 p.m. PST8 weeks starting March 18th, 2025Zoom (computer and webcam required)
Every Tuesday and Thursday
4:30-6:00 p.m. PST8 weeks starting March 18th, 2025Zoom (computer and webcam required)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more present in our daily lives. AI is also being used in many different industries and systems that society depends on. This presents amazing possibilities, but also many risks. As AI-enabled systems enter into our most critical social institutions—such as for screening job applications, predicting criminal activity, or determining who receives loans—any issues in those underlying systems or how they’re being used can lead to real-world harms. While there are many ways to combat these potential issues, one approach is to ensure that the AI developers and users of tomorrow are well-positioned to understand and critically evaluate these systems.
We have developed TechHive:AI as an online course for high school students to build their understanding of both AI and AI ethics. Rather than focusing on coding or AI development; this course explores the ethical, social, and real-world implications of AI systems, helping students think critically about AI’s role in society. Participants will explore how AI impacts different communities, the risks of bias and discrimination, and the broader societal consequences of AI adoption.
We invite high school students who are curious about how AI is shaping our world—and want to explore the social and ethical implications of these technologies—to apply. Previous experience with AI is not required; instead, we are looking for students who want to be part of, or lead, the conversation about the future of AI in society. Each lesson is designed to engage participants in discussions and hands-on activities that help them develop critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and societal impact analysis skills—essential for anyone interested in the future of AI and its role in society.
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This project is funded through a grant by the National Science Foundation (#2241576). As a part of this grant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research through your participation in the program. The research activities are embedded within the program experience and include incentives for participation and completion of programmatic and research activities. If you complete the program and all research activities you can earn up to $165. Refer to the research forms in the application for more details about the research, what it means to participate and how the incentives work.
For any questions about the TechHive:AI learning experience, please contact Meg. For any questions or more information about the research or larger project, please contact Mac.