AI Fundamentals

Why Teach AI?

Each of these illustrations were created by something called “generative artificial intelligence,” which uses machine learning algorithms to enable computers to create original content including text, audio, images, illustrations, video, and even code. Some of the more well known generative AI models include DALL-E 2, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and ChatGPT.

  • Photo of an astronaut, from a 1970's, Ultra-Wide Angle, in the middle of a space capsule, wearing a space suit \, ultra realistic 4k, award-winning

    Midjourney

    Prompt: Photo of an astronaut on Mars, from a 1970's,Ultra-Wide Angle, in the middle of a space capsule, wearing a space suit and helmet, ultra realistic 4k, by Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, super detailed, cinematic shot, award-winning

  • DALL-E

    Prompt: Far wide angle magazine advertising style shot of the front grille, windshield, wheels, of two new 2023 electric cars facing west and angled toward each other as the sun sets in the background behind a football field sized TV.

  • Midjourney

    Prompt: A minimalistic house on a beach in a RetroWave style, photorealistic

  • Midjourney

    Prompt: A puppy dressed as a little prince in a Disney movie.

  • DALLE-E

    Prompt: A wolf who'd suffered from a thief, his ill-conditioned neighbor, Mr. Fox.

  • Midjourney

    Prompt: Hyper realistic, cyberpunk atmosphere, absurd realism, epic composition, very detailed,, in the style of Neon Genesis Evangelion.

  • DALLE-E

    Prompt: A photo of a light emitting ripe banana grey duct taped to a white wall in a bright room with yellow uplight.

  • Midjourney

    Prompt: The letter M in a happy futuristic serif font made of neon and raw data, the M is floating in the midst of a dark volumetric particle system background, with an aura in the particle system emitting light around the M.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the way we live and work.

Much like the personal computer, internet, and smartphones, AI impacts—or will impact—nearly every facet of human life. It’s our responsibility as educators to ensure students are ready to harness the incredible potential of this technology while navigating its risks.

Preparing for the Future of Work

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills and career pathways that will lead students to a prosperous future in the new digital economy. It is already being used across virtually every sector, and as its capabilities continue to grow, so will its impact on the skills that students will need in order to succeed after they graduate.

Check out some of the ways AI is changing the world of work.

Empowering future consumers and citizens.

Important parts of how we exist in society are being influenced by AI and algorithms—from the news, art, music, videos, and content we consume, to the way companies and governments use our data and personal information to make predictions about how we are. Our healthcare, financial services, entertainment, safety, and interactions with the criminal justice system are all increasingly influenced by AI. As governments and society writ large grapple with the risks posed by algorithmic bias, data privacy, and transparency, it’s more critical than ever to equip students to be savvy digital citizens.

Learn more about why students need to be informed.

Creating a STEM mindset in all students

Much like the internet, AI will be a powerful tool used in every domain and career that students are interested or curious about, including the Arts, Design, and Humanities—in addition to STEM fields. We have the opportunity to build STEM mindsets in all students by showing them how technology will empower them to pursue their passion, whatever that is. AI education provides core subjects with tangible connections to the real world that can help educators demonstrate the relevance of English, Social Studies, Science, and Math.

See how aiEDU’s curricula enable any teacher to bring the future into their classroom.