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AI & SDGs �Innovation with Responsibility
How can AI help build a sustainable future?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Computer systems that can understand, create, and respond like humans.
Examples:
GenAI: a newer type of AI
It can create new things based on existing data.
Traditional AI: "I can recognize this is a cat in this photo."
Generative AI: "I can create a new photo of a cat that doesn't exist."
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GenAI creates new things from prompts
Examples:
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GenAI creates new things from prompts
Examples:
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GenAI creates new things from prompts
Examples:
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Why this matters
You are already using AI at home and school.
AI can:
But AI also raises issues of:
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Benefits for students
Brainstorming ideas
Practicing languages
Drafting essays, stories, or presentations
Summarizing readings or notes
Creating study quizzes or flashcards
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Challenges & risks
Hallucinations:�AI may “make up” facts that look convincing.
Privacy:�AI tools may collect and store personal data.
Plagiarism:�Copying AI text can be academic dishonesty.
Overreliance:�People may skip thinking and creativity if they let AI “do it all.”
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What you should know
AI is not good or bad , it depends on how it’s used.
Guidance and boundaries are necessary.
Our goal today: create a poster.
Think of AI as:�Calculator for words & ideas; �helpful but needs oversight.�(It can help write, explain, and create, but sometimes makes mistakes).
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AI & SDGs
Examples:
Disease Prediction
Smart Farming
Weather Forecasting
Wildfire Detection
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Objectives
Identify examples of AI applications supporting SDGs.
Explain how AI can advance/hinder sustainable development.
Analyze the ethical risks of AI solutions.
Create and present a poster describing your research results.
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Activity setup
In groups of 3-5:
Research �Learn about 1 SDG
Design�Create a poster
Present�Present your poster
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Round flow
Select one SDG (5 min).
Do research & complete the worksheet (20 min).
Try one real AI tool - Canva AI (5 min).
Design a poster (10 min).
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Present your poster (5 min).
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AI test round
After research: Try one real AI tool (Canva AI).
https://www.canva.com/ai
Type your text here
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Create the poster
Your poster should include:
Problem
SDG + AI
AI risks
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Wrap-up
Beyond the Hour of AI
Revisit the information and turn posters into digital videos or slides to share with non-governmental organizations or community partners.
Can you share one AI application that supports one SDG?
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