Showcase: Kids and AI

The video discusses Mary Beth's experience with job applications and algorithmic bias, highlighting how algorithms can be seen as opinions. It explores teaching AI and ethics to middle schoolers, who provide insights on AI's impact. Students reimagine YouTube's recommendation algorithm, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in technology. The video concludes with a call to action to rethink algorithms and involve diverse perspectives.

What lessons did the teacher learn from the students about AI and ethics?

How can we engage children in discussions about algorithms and their implications?

What ethical considerations did the students identify regarding YouTube's algorithm?

In what ways did the students propose to improve YouTube's interface?