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Grade 9–12

Artificial Intelligence: Is It Plagiarism?

What is the impact of artificial intelligence on how we learn and create?
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The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of creating seemingly original content, like images or text. Help students consider the ethical dilemmas of using AI to create content, and help them identify the appropriate use of these tools in a school setting.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI.

  • Identify the potential impacts of generative AI.

  • Use the Take a Stand routine to discuss how to ethically use AI in school.

Key Vocabulary: plagiarism   ·   artificial intelligence (AI)   ·   generative AI  
plagiarism:
using someone's creative work without providing credit to them
artificial intelligence (AI):
a computer program or app that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence
generative AI:
a type of artificial intelligence that is designed to create content, like pictures or writing
This lesson meets standards for  Common Core ELA and  ISTE .  See standards

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50 mins.

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Lesson last updated: January 2023
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