Understanding the intersection between AI and culture is important. Culture shapes the development and usage of AI, and it should be central in discussions about AI ethics, but is rarely targeted by guardrails. The lens of AI as a cultural artifact addresses large-scale questions about data sovereignty, language preservation, and worldviews represented in training data, as well as more practical questions about how to build AI fluency and how to frame AI for multicultural student populations. Attendees will learn to critically analyze AI through a cultural lens, and they will leave with practical activities for engaging students in culturally-centered AI.
Instructional Specialist, The University of Central Florida
Hello! I am an instructional specialist with more than 2 decades of experience in higher education. In the realm of AI, my work focuses on the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence in higher education. I am interested in helping novice and experienced... Read More →
Co-Author(s) Maha Bali (The American University in Cairo), Brenna Clarke Gray (Thompson Rivers University), Caitlin K. Kirby (Michigan State University), Laura Yost (The University of Iowa)
