MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency is taking steps to help people better understand artificial intelligence.
On Tuesday night, MARESA held a public forum on de-mystifying A.I.
Understanding artificial intelligence can be a little overwhelming. However, this seminar seeks to break it down in simpler terms. According to seminar facilitator Nora Fodor, much of it is about being prepared for the arrival of A.I.
“The more we have access to this great tool, the more we need to know how to use it responsibly and ethically, so that it doesn’t cause harm,” explained Day of A.I. teacher, Nora Fodor.
The effort here is focused on demystifying A.I. for teachers, students, and families across the region, and on harnessing the full potential of AI.
“AI by itself can get out of control, and if we use it ethically and responsibly, we can use it towards positive change, instead of using it for harmful things,” said Fodor
Although artificial intelligence is showing up in more classrooms, workplaces, and even daily life, Fodor reminds us that A.I. has limitations.
“It only knows what we know. It only knows the information we have, and so AI is trained to identify patterns and the things that are prominent within those patterns,” said Fodor.
“There are some serious downsides to A.I. It uses an incredible amount of energy, and when you’re using A.I., you use a lot less of your brain power.”
“If a student is using it to replace their own thinking and to replace their own learning, then yes, I think they are not just cheating the system. They’re also cheating themselves,” said Fodor.
MARESA leaders hope open conversations about A.I. will help reduce fear and uncertainty while preparing people for a future where the technology of A.I. plays a much larger role.
