AI Hub

This AI Hub provides information and resources on artificial intelligence and how it can benefit and support users, as well the current limitations and concerns about its use.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. It involves creating algorithms – a list of rules or steps – that are used by computers to analyse, understand, and respond to information.

While AI systems can process and analyse large amounts of data to recognise patterns and make predictions, they are not able to think and understand context like humans can.

AI has been around since the 1950s and has evolved over the decades, but has seen rapid and significant progress in recent years.

What is the impact?

AI has been an established part of day-to-day tasks for some time. Virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant use AI to understand and respond to our voice commands; AI algorithms power recommendation systems on platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube; Social media platforms use AI algorithms to curate your newsfeed, showing you content based on your interests, engagement, and connections; and mapping systems like Google Maps use AI to provide real time traffic updates.

AI is evolving quickly, with new advancements and applications being developed that have the potential to impact on our lives. This brings opportunities, but also concerns about how to safely and ethically navigate the online world.

What are the benefits of AI?

Can provide tailored responses

Can process vast amounts of data

Can help with generating ideas

Can improve efficiency

Can help research and innovation

What are the limitations of AI?

Responses may be biased, inaccurate or harmful

Information requires checks

New challenges may emerge

Data privacy and security

Ethical concerns around its use

AI in Education

Artificial Intelligence systems and tools are already part of our everyday lives. As AI continues to evolve, it is important to be aware of the benefits and the risks it can have in teaching and learning.

This technology has the potential to transform education, so it is important for educators and students to understand how to ethically, critically and positively engage with AI in order to make the most of its potential. It’s important to note that AI can compliment, but not replace a teachers’ expertise. The human element a teacher brings to the classroom will still be crucial to fostering meaningful learning experiences.

Considerations for Schools

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Explainer Guides

Guest Article: AI Explained – what is AI?’

The last 3 years have seen advances AI that make us again question what AI is, and ask what its impact will be on society, education, and the future of work.

Explained – What is ChatGPT?’

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence chatbot that can answer questions, hold text based conversations, and generate a response to user requests.

Explained – What is Snapchat’s MyAI?

Snapchat’s My AI is described by Snapchat as an experimental, friendly, chatbot currently available to Snapchatters.

Casting the Net – What do teens need to know about ChatGPT and AI?

In this episode of Casting the Net, Emma from the Webwise Youth Panel spoke to Science and Technology journalist Elaine Burke.

Explained: What are Deepfakes?

Deepfakes are computer-created artificial videos in which images are combined to create new footage that depicts events, statements or action that never actually happened.

You are what you like… The influence of online algorithms

Have you noticed that when you go online or login to social media you are presented with content, news, articles or ads that somehow know the things that you are interested in?

Explained: Common AI Terms

In this artificial intelligence glossary, there are short explainers of commonly used artificial intelligence terms.

Resources

Artificial Intelligence in Schools

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are the considerations for the use of AI in primary and post primary schools? How do I link AI with the DL planning process?

AI for Schools – New Oide Technology in Education Online Course

This introductory online course provides teachers and school leaders with an understanding of AI. It explores the considerations for schools in using AI for educational purposes, including its potential benefits, limitations and ethical considerations. Enrol here.

AI in Education: Innovations, Opportunities and Ethical Perspectives

This webinar delves into the increasingly prevalent role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our daily lives and its potential in education.

Persuasive Design Lesson

To raise awareness of the amount of time we spend on our digital devices and consider alternative ways to spend our time.

Facial Recognition Lesson

This lesson aims to raise awareness of the impact of facial recognition technology and its benefits and risks.

Connected – Module 2: News, Information and the Problems of False Information

This module examines the responsible and ethical use of media and explores different types of misinformation.

All Aboard for DigiTown – Activity 24: Understanding Facial Recognition

This activity will help 9 to 12 year-olds to understanding impact of artificial intelligence and importance of critical judgment about technical applications; recognising digital technology in everyday tools and objects; reflecting on social practices and conventions; analysing information and reasoning to express an opinion.

Connected – Module 3: Big Data and the Data Economy

This module introduces students to the topic of big data and gives an opportunity to explore how the data economy works. It aims to explore how and why online companies use personal information, the benefits it can bring and critique the ethical use of this information for profit

Artificial Intelligence – 5 Considerations for Teachers

This useful infographic outlines some useful considerations for teachers in the use of AI.

Other Resources

AI in Education Survey

This survey about AIEd is an overview of teachers’ use of AI and examines how AI can effectively support teaching. Conducted from the Greek Safer Internet Center of FORTH in collaboration with the Safer Internet Centers of Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, and Armenia, and with the support of the European Network of Safer Internet Centers, Insafe, it represents a significant international effort.

Ethical Guidelines on the Use of AI and Data in Teaching and Learning for Educators

The European Commission has published guidelines to address how AI is used in schools, to support teachers and students in their teaching and learning, and to support administrative tasks in educational settings.

AI in My Life

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative innovations of our time. While AI offers substantial benefits to individuals and society, it has major implications for privacy, ethics and security.
The ADAPT Centre offers a free modular workshop programme to help Transition Year (TY) students navigate the Age of AI successfully and safely.

Everywhere, all the time

A Digital Literacy intervention that will help in fostering critical conversations about technology, AI and their impacts. Developed by Tactical Tech’s youth initiative What the Future Wants, this learning experience equips educators, librarians and anyone working with youth aged 13-19 with a set of engaging and innovative digital literacy resources and methods that can be used in both formal and informal learning environments.