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AI and New Technologies

In Huntley 158, students and educators will use relevant new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), in structured learning experiences to support their education and prepare them for the future. The use of AI begins with human-driven questions and ends with human insight. AI will support inquiry, discovery, and reflection. We will ensure that AI tools are used responsibly and ethically to enhance learning.  AI will support, rather than replace, thinking and learning and complement effective teaching methods.  We will foster critical thinking, academic integrity, and access to learning while empowering students and educators.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Technology that enables machines to simulate human intelligence and capabilities by processing and analyzing existing information using pre-defined actions or recommendations.

What is generative AI (genAI)?

Technology that generates unique content specific to the user’s request. This could include anything from writing text and generating images to composing music and simulating realistic conversations. GenAI uses probability to predict and “print” the next word in a sentence or the next pixel in a piece of graphic art.

 

Generative AI is…

Generative AI is not…

... a means to augment teaching and learning.

... a replacement for student development.

... already embedded into many technologies, as is AI more broadly speaking.

... something that can plausibly be avoided or “turned off.”

... permeated with flaws such as algorithmic bias that must be considered when utilized.

... a source of unquestionable, factual information.

... a product of companies led by teams of humans with their own values, agendas, limitations, bias, and organizational needs.

... produced in a vacuum free of societal influence.

... an algorithm that enables users to generate new content based on a pre-trained Large Language Model.

... a living being with superhuman capabilities.

... a replacement for highly qualified educators.