PHIL225 Ethics and Artificial Intelligence - Course Project, Spring 2024 Upcoming due dates: • • • • . In-class annotated bibliography work: Wk. 10 (after the break – Thursday) *Draft* Project 'proposal': Week 12 (Tuesday) Project consultation time, in-person: Weeks 12 (Thursday) & 14 (as needed) Project Work and Reflection Page: Week 15 (Tuesday, online only) Project 'Poster Presentation': Week 15 (Thursday, in class) Project Work and Reflection, and Poster Presentation: Project task: to understand and address the current impact of A.I. on society What you and your fellow students will be doing: • Each student will work on a project (individually or as a pair/team) aimed at understanding a particular form/application of A.I. used in the world today and addressing both the benefits and challenges it presents. But in particular, you will be asked to address creatively a particular ethical problem/dilemma this form of A.I. presents us with. Then, through your work, you will propose some kind of meaningful solution to the dilemma presented or at least some constructive ideas for how to moderate the negative impacts of the A.I. you've chosen to discuss. At various points, students will be assessed on their work, creative skills, project relevance, and research skills. Regular deadlines for major work relating to each phase can be seen below. Project Work/Reflection Page (10%, 5%), and Poster Presentation (5%) NOTE: In the interest of your time and effort, I am combining the original elements of the PROPOSAL and the PORTFOLIO (as listed in the syllabus) 1) Project Work (written) (approximately 600 words only; that's approx. 1.5 to 2 pages; sources cited page/bibliography not included in this word count) Your proposal should: II) Content: 1. Summarize what you learned from your research about the form of A.I. your group/pair has chosen to focus on, considering the following: What are the benefits and drawbacks (challenges) this form of A.I. presents us with? What are the various challenges that exist with regard to solving the particular problems it creates? To what extent is this problem already being addressed or 'worked on'? Finally, which groups/individuals benefit most from this use of A.I. and which are harmed/disadvantaged most? 2. Describe the creative solution/constructive ideas that you intend to develop for the problems/dilemmas presented and how and why it will contribute in some way to solving the problem/situation. What does your creative solution entail or how does it work? 3. Describe the difficulties you anticipate facing in your development of the project/suggesting of creative ideas in order for it to succeed/be a workable solution. 4. Describe the target audience/'customer' you are addressing in your project/solution/ideas (beyond our class itself). Is it a particular segment of society or a specific profession that will be able to take up and ‘actualize' your solution/suggestions? Or, are everyday people going to benefit from and engage in your solution the most? Project Reflection (written) (approx. 300-400 words only; that's approx. I page) Content - answer the following questions as part of your reflection: I. How did your solution/ideas for how to make this application of A.I. 'better' arise out of your research? In other words, in what specific ways does your solution/ideas respond to knowledge you gained about your particular application of A.I.? 2. How do you think your solution/ideas can contribute in some meaningful way to the problems A.l. poses us with? 3. What challenges did you face in coming up with creative ideas on how to deal with the 'negatives' of A.I.? 4. Describe a topic/reading/discussion that was part of our course that relates to your solution/ideas in some way and explain the connection you see between them. (For example, how were you inspired by or motivated by what we read/discussed?) III) Presentation (POSTER form) Here's what you'll be asked to present/include in your poster and your informal presentation: a. Explain rationale behind your solution/ideas and how they arose out of your research, and your intellectual exchanges with your partner/classmates/professor b. Show preparedness and familiarity with project topic C. Present your solution/ideas in some creative, “deliverable” way, meaning in a way that really comes across clearly to the class/'audience' d. Explain how you hope your solution/ideas contribute would contribute to more beneficial, 'ethical' A.I. General comments: a. Formatting: This proposal must be formatted in MLA Manuscript Format, which means that it should have I- inch top, bottom, right and left margins; be double-spaced and set in 12pt. Times New Roman font. (Rubric for grading of the Proposal can be found overleaf.) Citation of sources: Any/all citations of sources used in the writing of your proposal should also be in MLA format (i.e. sources you yourself consulted as part of your research into the problem and culture you're focusing on, and your research into what solutions to this problem are already being attempted in the world today). If you refer to ANY sources for ideas, statistics, etc. in your writing you must cite them properly (i.e. in text citations and sources cited page). Failing to do so will be considered plagiarism. PHIL225 - Project Work and Reflection Points Project work and Reflection Page (80 points) 72-80 (A) Exceeds Expectations All aspects of the assignment thoroughly and thoughtfully 64-71 (B) Meets Expectations All aspects of the assignment are addressed in detail 56-63 (C) Mostly Meets Expectations Most aspects of the assignment are addressed in detail 48-55 (D) Minimally Meets Expectations Minimal aspects of the assignment are addressed 0-54 (F) Fails to Meet Expectations Fails to address most or any aspects of the assignment addressed Describes research and proposed solutions/ideas with an unusual degree of complexity, critical analysis, originality and detail Describes research and proposed solution/ideas with a strong degree of complexity and critical analysis Describes research and proposed solution/ideas with some degree of complexity and acceptable analysis Describes research and proposed solution/ideas with little or no support, complexity, or analysis Description of research and/or the proposed solution/ideas is weak, largely, or completely irrelevant Reflection: ALL questions addressed thoroughly, thoughtfully and with exceptional complexity ALL questions addressed thoughtfully and in detail Most (but NOT all) questions addressed in detail and thoughtfully Questions addressed minimally, with some parts lacking detail Fails to address most of the questions in any detail Grammar, mechanics, vocabulary, organization, (20 points) 18-20 Mastery of writing conventions and mechanics Errors few and minor Sophisticated unity and coherence Seamless integration of research 16-17 Strong use of writing conventions and mechanics Contains errors but does not impede understanding Strong coherence Sound integration of research 14-15 Competency in writing conventions and mechanics Contains several errors, but does not impede the overall understanding Adequate Coherence Mostly correct integration of research 12-13 Below-average competency in writing conventions and mechanics Contains several errors which prevent understanding of some points Lacking unity or coherence Poor integration of research 0-11 Lacks minimal competency in writing conventions and mechanics Contains so many errors that understanding is extremely difficult or prevented No apparent plan or organization Irrelevant or no integration of research Citation 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 Deductions Incorrect use of citations (if used) Formatting 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 Deductions Does not follow instructions Proofreading 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 Deductions Careless errors Rubric for the POSTER Points 100-90 89-80 Content All aspects of the (100 points) All aspects of the directions addressed directions fully addressed Original, thought- provoking, complex ideas presented; made ideas come alive for the class Interesting and relevant ideas presented 79-70 Most aspects of the directions addressed Acceptable ideas presented though perhaps lacking detail/creativity in some parts 69-60 Major aspects of the directions not addressed Only minimal answers presented Weak/largely irrelevant ideas Presented or not connected clearly to topic 59-0 Fails to address the directions; not well- prepared Weak or completely irrelevant ideas presented/unconnected to topic/n11:07 create in them in A1 or A2 size - whichever you prefer, but please NO SMALLER than A2. FOCUS OF YOUR POSTER? You should incl what are, in your view, the highlights of your project work, such as the most impactful advice/solutions you propose to counter the negative uses/effects of the form of Al you've chosen as your focus. Please also make it visually appealing and include the following (text-boxes could be useful, where relevant): 1. Explain rationale behind your solution/ideas/advice and how ideas arose out of your research, and your intellectual exchanges with any of your classmates/professor/class discussions 2. Show preparedness (have the poster ready!) and familiarity with project topic by including valuable details in the poster 3. Present your solution/ideas/advice in some creative, "deliverable" way, meaning in a way that really comes across clearly to the class/'audience' in your poster; in other words, be creative with your poster! 4. 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