By: Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a game changer in the rapidly changing field of education. To ensure that the next generation of inventors is prepared to lead sustainable technological advancement, this integration must be handled ethically and responsibly.
A recent study by Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala and colleagues, which examines a crucial framework for integrating ethical and responsible AI practices into educational settings, has been submitted to AIED 2024. At the heart of this framework, according to Kathala, is the recognition that AI, though powerful, is not inherently neutral. As the values, principles, and ethical foundations that inform its development and application can have a significant impact on its outcomes, this research may enhance the significance of the US President’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, which was issued on October 30, 2023.
The four main pillars of Krishna Kathala’s suggested framework are as follows:
- Promoting ethical literacy and cross-disciplinary cooperation amongst educators, technologists, and students, among other stakeholders. This, Kathala argues, gives people the ability to proactively reduce the risks and unexpected consequences that come with AI technologies.
- Encouraging inclusive and collaborative design processes that actively incorporate a range of perspectives will, according to Kathala, guarantee that AI solutions used in education are just, comprehensible, and represent the interests and principles of every student.
- Establishing in place strong governance frameworks with precise guidelines, policies, and practices for ethical and responsible use of AI, addressing issues like algorithmic transparency, data privacy, and bias reduction, as Kathala outlines.
- Implementing in place stringent monitoring and assessment procedures to facilitate ongoing development and help stakeholders better coordinate AI applications with ethical principles and educational goals, as proposed by Kathala.
Through the integration of this framework into academic programs, specifically in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Kathala’s framework can foster the development of a fresh cohort of morally-minded innovators. These innovators of the future will possess the critical thinking abilities, empathy, and dedication to human-centric values required to propel technological advancement that puts the welfare of society first.
According to Kathala, people must continue to be cautious, adaptable, and committed to fostering ethical principles for the next generation of innovators as they negotiate the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education. Only then, according to Kathala, a guarantee exists that technological developments will be in line with core human values and the welfare of society.
About the author:
Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala is a prominent researcher in the fields of Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI. He is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with over eight years of specialized experience in AI. Krishna’s expertise covers a wide range of topics within Artificial Intelligence, including Generative AI, Ethics, Bias, Fairness, and Safe/Secure AI. He is a prolific scholar, having co-authored two books and secured more than five international patents. Krishna has also authored over eight research papers published in prestigious journals. His influence in the academic and professional realms is widespread, and he has been invited to speak at distinguished international forums such as the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ukraine, UNESCO, and UNDP. Krishna’s merit in the field has been recognized with numerous significant awards and scholarships, highlighting his impactful contributions to AI and technology. He currently holds a leadership position as a Co-Chair at the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts. Beyond his research and professional activities, Krishna is deeply committed to mentoring, particularly focused on supporting first-generation, under-represented, and marginalized students in STEM fields.
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