AI Best Practices Flashcards

Examine ethical and safety considerations in AI deployment and apply best practices for responsible and effective use of AI tools. (28 cards)

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What is cross-checking in the context of AI outputs?

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It involves verifying AI outputs by comparing them with external sources or expert opinions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

This is important to prevent errors and ensure that AI systems provide trustworthy results.

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True or False:

Cross-checking AI outputs can help identify biases in the system.

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True

Reviewing AI outputs across diverse inputs helps reveal hidden biases and ensures more fair and accurate performance.

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Define the ethical use of AI.

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Applying AI technologies in ways that respect privacy, fairness, transparency, and accountability, ensuring no harm comes to individuals or society.

It involves considerations such as avoiding discrimination and protecting user data privacy.

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Fill in the blank:

Feedback techniques in AI involve collecting and analyzing ______ from users to improve system performance.

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feedback

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What is one common feedback technique used in AI systems?

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User surveys are a common feedback technique that gather user opinions and experiences to enhance AI system performance.

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How does cross-checking enhance the reliability of AI outputs?

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It enhances reliability by validating AI outputs against trusted sources, reducing errors and increasing confidence in the results.

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Give an example of an ethical issue that might arise with AI use.

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An AI system making biased recruitment decisions due to unrepresentative training data is an example of an ethical issue.

Addressing bias in AI is crucial to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

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Which feedback technique involves observing real-world interactions with an AI system to gather insights?

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User observation involves watching how users interact with an AI system to derive insights for improvement.

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Scenario: A company’s AI model predicts loan approvals.

What practice should they implement to ensure ethical use?

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The company should ensure the AI model is free from biases that could unfairly discriminate against applicants based on race, gender, or other protected attributes.

They should regularly audit the model for fairness and transparency.

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What is AI Ethics?

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It involves the moral principles and guidelines that govern the development and use of artificial intelligence systems.

It addresses issues like fairness, privacy, and accountability in AI.

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What does ‘bias’ mean in the context of AI?

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It refers to the presence of systematic and unfair discrimination in AI systems, often due to biased data or algorithms.

Examples include AI models that favor certain demographic groups over others.

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True or False:

AI can be biased if the data it is trained on is biased.

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True

AI systems learn patterns from training data, so biased data can lead to biased and unfair outcomes in the model’s decisions.

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What does ‘fairness’ mean in the context of AI?

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This means ensuring that AI systems make decisions impartially and do not discriminate against individuals or groups.

This often involves designing algorithms that treat all users equitably.

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Fill in the blank:

Transparency in AI refers to the ______ of AI systems to users and stakeholders.

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understandability

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Why is transparency important in AI systems?

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It helps users understand how AI systems make decisions, which builds trust and allows for accountability.

It is crucial for identifying and correcting biases or errors in AI models.

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What is AI alignment?

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The process of ensuring that AI systems’ goals and actions align with human values and intentions.

This is important to prevent AI systems from acting in ways that could harm society.

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True or False:

AI alignment focuses on making AI systems more efficient.

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False

AI alignment is about ensuring AI systems act in accordance with human values and intentions—not just improving efficiency.

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What does the term ‘misuse’ mean in the context of AI?

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It refers to the exploitation of AI systems for harmful, unethical, or illegal purposes.

Examples include using AI for spreading misinformation or violating privacy.

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Fill in the blank:

AI surveillance involves the use of AI technologies to monitor and ______ individuals or groups.

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What is a potential risk of AI surveillance?

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It can lead to privacy violations and increased control over individuals, potentially infringing on civil liberties.

It can be used by governments or organizations to monitor citizens without consent.

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How can bias in AI systems be minimized?

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By using diverse and representative datasets and implementing fairness-aware algorithms.

Regularly auditing AI systems for bias is also essential.

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Why is fairness in AI a complex issue?

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Because it involves different definitions and perspectives, and achieving it requires balancing various stakeholder interests.

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How can AI-generated deepfakes be misused?

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It can be used to spread false information or damage reputations.

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True or False:

Greater transparency in AI systems can reduce public trust.

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False

Greater transparency in AI typically increases public trust by making system decisions more understandable and accountable.

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What is one method to **improve AI transparency**?
Implementing **explainable** AI techniques, which provide insights into how AI decisions are made.
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Describe a scenario where **AI surveillance** might be justified.
AI surveillance could be justified in **preventing crime or ensuring public safety**, like monitoring public spaces for threats. ## Footnote It must balance with privacy rights and have legal oversight.
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# Fill in the blank: AI systems should be designed to respect user \_\_\_\_\_\_.
privacy
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What role does **public policy** play in AI ethics?
It sets regulations and standards to **ensure AI systems are developed and used ethically**, protecting societal values.