Critical Challenges in Generative AI: Exploring Privacy, Ethical Implications, Integrity, and Bias

TeachTech Workshop

noon–1:30 p.m.

New Workshop!

This mini-workshop focuses on the limitations of generative artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on privacy, ethical considerations, academic integrity, and equity and bias concerns. Participants will be introduced to high-level issues in these areas, preparing them for further extensive training opportunities.

Workshop Outline:

  • Academic Integrity
    • The role of GenAI in maintaining or challenging academic standards
    • How to evaluate student work in a GenAI era
    • How students can demonstrate effectively where they have and haven't used GenAI
    • How to use GenAI ethically and effectively in classwork
  • Bias Concerns
    • Examining how GenAI can perpetuate or mitigate biases
    • Recommendations for how to prompt to reduce bias in output
  • Responsibilities and Risks of Using GenAI
    • GenAI is popping up everywhere (Google, Apple)
    • Sensitive data types should only be used in U-M tools
  • Privacy and Legal Concerns
    • Understanding the privacy issues and legal implications associated with the use of GenAI

Audience: Staff, Instructors, and Students

Recommended Prerequisites: 

A or B:

A. Introduction to GenAI: Unpacking Key Concepts (Mini Workshop)

B. Generative AI Basics (Full Workshop)

Level: Beginner