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AI ethics should be mandatory for schoolchildren
- Abstract:
- As society increasingly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its fabric, AI ethics education in primary schools becomes necessary. Drawing parallels between the integration of foundational subjects such as languages and mathematics and the pressing need for AI literacy, we argue for mandatory, age-appropriate AI education focusing on technical proficiency and ethical implications. Analogous to how sex and drug education prepare youth for real-world challenges and decisions, AI education is crucial for equipping students to navigate an AI-driven future responsibly. Our study delineates the ethical pillars, such as data privacy and unbiased algorithms, essential for students to grasp, and presents a framework for AI literacy integration in elementary schools. What is needed is a comprehensive, dynamic, and evidence-based approach to AI education, to prepare students for an AI-driven future.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1007/s43681-024-00462-1
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- Publisher:
- Springer
- Journal:
- AI and Ethics More from this journal
- Volume:
- 5
- Issue:
- 1
- Pages:
- 87-92
- Publication date:
- 2024-04-04
- Acceptance date:
- 2024-03-05
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2730-5961
- ISSN:
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2730-5953
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- Dabbagh et al.
- Copyright date:
- 2024
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