Navigating Ethical Implications of AI in Education

Presenters: Rachael Hageman Blair, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo

Rachel Kent, Career & Technical Education Teacher, Buffalo Public Schools Career & Technical Education

Gregory Conley, Instructional Technology Coach, Buffalo Public Schools

Dr. Loretta Frankovitch, Assistant Director of UB’s Office of Academic Integrity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has provided new personalized opportunities for education. The development of tools that have the promise to benefit education continues to develop rapidly. On the other hand, our understanding of the ethical and societal risks associated with AI technologies has not kept pace. This discussion will dive into some ethical issues educators confront when using AI in the classroom. Privacy, bias and discrimination, surveillance, and autonomy will be discussed in the context of K-12 and higher education.