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Student guidance on AI
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  • The content in this section is about bias and generative AI tools and covers the following topics:

    • What is "bias"?
    • Why are generative AI tools biased? 
    • What does bias look like in generative AI output?
    • What can we do to mitigate and challenge biases in generative AI output? 

    Work through the materials to develop your awareness of biases and how they relate to generative AI tools.



    • Lesson 1: What are biases?

      (Duration: 30-40 minutes)


    • Discover

    • 1.1 What are Biases? - H5P Interactive Book External tool
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      A short guide to bias and how it connects to the world of AI.

      Required (Duration: 5-10 minutes)
    • 1.2 Bias and Technology - H5P Column External tool
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      A brief exploration of some common biases that relate to AI and technology.

      Required (Duration: 5-10 minutes)

    • Develop & Do

    • 1.3 Recognising Bias - H5P Interactive Book External tool
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      These tasks challenge you to identify biases in different situations.

      Required (Duration: 10 minutes)
    • 1.4 Automation Bias or the ELIZA Effect? - H5P Drag & Drop Task External tool
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      How much can you remember about Automation bias and the ELIZA Effect? Use these tasks to check your understanding.

      Required (Duration: 5-10 minutes)


    • Lesson 2: Why is Generative AI output biased?

      (Duration: 40-50 minutes)



    • Discover

    • 1.5 Why is Generative AI biased? H5P Interactive video External tool
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      Watch this short video for overview and explanation of the main causes of bias in Generative AI tools.

      (Duration: 6-7 minutes)
    • 1.6 Why are Generative AI Tools Biased? Page
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      For quick reference and review, this infographic summarises the cycle of biases in Generative AI tools. 

      Optional (Duration: 2-3 minutes)

    • Develop & Do

    • 1.7 What does Generative AI Bias look like? - H5P Interactive Book External tool
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      Can you identify biases in images produced by Generative AI tools? These tasks will highlight key things to look out for.

      Required (Duration: 15 minutes)


    • Lesson 3: Analysing and challenging biases in Generative AI output

      (Duration: 20-30 minutes)



    • Discover

    • 1.8 Analysing Bias in AI-generated Text 1 - H5P Interactive Book External tool
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      This task provides examples of bias within AI-generated text.

      Required (Duration: 5 minutes)

    • Develop & Do

    • 1.9 Analysing Bias in AI-generated Text 2 - H5P Column External tool
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      Can you identify biases in AI-generated text? This task provides you with prompts to try out for yourself. 

      Required (Duration: 10-15 minutes)
    • 1.10 Useful Advice for mitigating Bias in Gen AI tools - H5P Drag & Drop Task External tool
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      How can you avoid using biased Generative AI output? The pieces of advice in this task can help you develop strategies for using Generative AI tools critically and carefully.

      Required (Duration: 5-10 minutes)
    • Mitigating Bias in Generative AI Tools - PDF File
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    • Mitigating Bias in Generative AI Tools Page
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      Read these 5 tips to help you develop strategies for using Generative AI tools critically and carefully.

      Optional (Duration: 2-3 minutes)

Student guidance on AI
Prompt engineering