Chapter 2Defining AI
While gaining deep expertise in AI and machine learning is unnecessary for most educators, grasping how the technology works will allow educators to better navigate the age of AI in their classrooms. Many misunderstandings and fears about AI technologies stem from a need to understand the underlying models and the methods used to build them. Knowing how they work will equip you to make effective and ethical use of the technology and understand its limitations and shortcomings.
While particular models and capabilities have recently been attracting attention, AI itself is not a new development and, in fact, already surrounds you in many of your daily interactions. Understanding the broader landscape of the technical concepts ...
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