Administrative Information
| Title | Community development - Societal impact assessment prior to working on AI project |
| Duration | 60 min |
| Module | C |
| Lesson Type | Interactive Session |
| Focus | Practical - Socially Responsible AI |
| Topic | Corporate Social Responsibility (ISO 26000) - when using HCAI systems |
Keywords
Social responsible AI; Social impact; Environmental impact; Ethical impact,
Learning Goals
- To understand the social impact statement of AI on society and environment
- Explain and compare different kinds of AI impact statements
- Identify and mitigate potential harms, as well as maximise potential benefits, of AI systems.
Expected Preparation
Learning Events to be Completed Before
Obligatory for Students
- Students must review the definition of societal impact statements and its categories at Social Impact: Definition and Why is Social Impact Important?
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
Optional for Students
References and background for students
Recommended for Teachers
- Develop strategies to encourage participation from all students. This might include assigning roles, using think-pair-share activities, or incorporating student-led discussions.
- Establish a system for assessing student participation in discussions. Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their communication and critical thinking skills.
- Reflect and summarise the discussion
Lesson materials
Instructions for Teachers
The interactive sessions are designed to guide the discussion around the social impact that AI projects might have. The proposed timeline is indicative and can easily be extended or adapted.
| Duration (min) | Description | Concepts | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Introduction | Overview and real-world examples | |
| 5 | Warm-up Activity | AI in real life; concept of trust | |
| 35 | Guided discussion | Three key examples | |
| 5 | Conclusion |
Acknowledgements
The Human-Centered AI Masters programme was Co-Financed by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Union Under Grant №CEF-TC-2020-1 Digital Skills 2020-EU-IA-0068.