Module 1 - Lesson 1: What is AI?

Learners will be introduced to the term ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) and complete activities to describe what AI is, what AI is not, and how AI systems can be used to benefit society. They will be encouraged to analyse the language that is used to describe AI and to use appropriate and technical terms.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise that AI is a tool that can solve a range of complex problems
  • Outline some benefits and harms of using AI applications
  • Use appropriate technical descriptions of AI systems

Key vocabulary

Artificial intelligence, Generative AI, Computer vision, Prediction

Lesson structure

  • What is AI?
  • Generative AI
  • Describing AI applications
  • Optional: Computer vision

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