Year 10 - Computing
AI in our world today
Using data science and AI tools effectively and safely
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will explore how data science and AI tools are having an impact on our daily lives. They will develop an understanding of how to use these tools effectively as well as an awareness of the issues relating to trust, bias and misinformation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe uses of AI and explain the impacts of the technology.
Key Notes
- AI technology can be used for a variety of purposes.
- AI applications can have both positive and negative impacts.
- AI applications and technology are constantly evolving.
- AI systems do not think or make decisions like humans.
Vocabulary To Learn
- application: putting something to use, or a thing that is being used for a specific purpose
- system: a set of connected parts that work together as a whole to perform a function or achieve a goal
- social: how people interact, live, and communicate with one another in groups or communities
- ethical: doing what is right, fair and morally good
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- AI can think and make decisions like humans.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
AI technology can be used for a variety of purposes. AI applications can have both positive and negative impacts.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'application'
putting something to use, or a thing that is being used for a specific purpose. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: AI can think and make decisions like humans. Correction: AI systems have no awareness or emotions and do not think or understand in the way humans do. AI systems process data and follow patterns or rules based on training data.
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