Harnessing AI for Equitable Education with Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of Teachers

01/04/2024 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 26
Harnessing AI for Equitable Education with Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of Teachers

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On this episode, I welcome Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). She discusses why implementing AI in education requires a collaborative effort. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in shaping equitable and effective educational environments.Key Takeaways:(01:08) Introduction of Randi Weingarten and her role in the AFT.(05:00) The critical issue of ensuring equitable access to AI technologies in education.(08:06) Addressing bias and discrimination within AI-driven educational systems.(11:53) The importance of inclusive participation in the implementation of educational technologies.(13:09) The evolving necessity for educators to acquire new skills in response to AI advancements.(17:26) The role of personalized teaching as a complement, not a replacement, for traditional educational methods.(18:08) Concerns surrounding data privacy and security within AI-driven platforms.(20:25) The need for regulation and oversight in the application of AI in educational settings.(25:22) The potential for productive industry collaboration in developing AI tools for education.(30:28) Advocating for a just transition fund to support workers displaced by AI and technological advancements.Resources Mentioned:Randi Weingarten - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-weingarten-05896224/American Federation of Teachers - https://www.aft.org/Testimony to Senator Schumer by Randi Weingarten on equity in AI - https://www.aft.org/press-release/afts-weingarten-calls-ai-guardrails-smart-regulation-ensure-new-technology-benefitsBiden’s Executive Order on AI - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/Thanks for listening to the Regulating AI: Innovate Responsibly podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#AIRegulation #AISafety #AIStandard

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