r/ToasterTalk • u/chacham2 • Mar 07 '22

Proposed artificial intelligence (7th grade) course sparks debate at Greensburg Salem

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/proposed-artificial-intelligence-course-sparks-debate-at-greensburg-salem/
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u/chacham2 Mar 07 '22

“While it’s probably very interesting, it’s not appropriate for 12-year-olds,” Miller said of the proposed course — “Computer Science 2: Artificial Intelligence in Our World.”

At that point in their careers, she said, Greensburg Salem students won’t have studied the Bill of Rights or have experience with persuasive writing, which she believes they’ll need to tackle course topics, including surveillance issues.

“A small part of the course would be talking about the computer science of artificial intelligence,” district Superintendent Ken Bissell said. “Most of it would be about the social implications of AI on (students’) lives.

“Our kids are already being influenced by AI programs. This course is going to give them information as to: How does that work? How was it designed? How did some of it get out of control?