🛡️ Module 05 · Safety

AI Safety & Ethics

Being a great builder means being a responsible one. AI is a powerful tool — and like any tool, it can be misused. Learn how to spot problems, think critically, and use AI in ways that are fair and honest.

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Key Concepts

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AI Bias

AI learns from human data, and humans have biases — so AI can accidentally treat some groups unfairly. This is a big problem engineers are working to fix.

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Deepfakes & Misinformation

AI can generate fake images, videos, and voices that look incredibly real. It's important to question what you see online!

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Data Privacy

AI tools often learn from the data you give them. Be careful what personal information you share with AI apps.

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Responsible Use

Using AI ethically means being transparent, honest about when AI helped you, and thinking about how your work affects others.

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Your Responsible AI Pledge

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I will be honest about using AI

If AI helped you write an essay or create artwork, say so. Passing off AI work as entirely your own (especially in school) is dishonest and defeats the purpose of learning.

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I will fact-check what AI tells me

AI can "hallucinate" — making up facts that sound convincing but are wrong. Always verify important information with a trusted source before believing or sharing it.

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I will think about the impact of what I build

Before sharing a project, ask: could this hurt anyone? Could it spread false information? Could it be used in a way I didn't intend? Great builders think ahead.

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I will protect personal data

Don't put personal information (yours or others') into AI tools. Those conversations might be used for training, stored, or seen by others.

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Watch & Learn

📺 "AI Ethics — What is AI Bias?" — A clear explanation of how bias sneaks into AI and why it matters for everyone.

⚡ Quick Activity — After Video 1

⚖️ Spot the Bias!

A fictional AI hiring tool gave these responses to job applications. Which response reveals a potential bias? Tap your answer.

Response A
"Candidate has strong skills in Python and has 5 years of relevant experience. Recommended for interview."

Response B
"Candidate graduated from a women's college. Statistically, candidates from this background have lower performance scores. Not recommended."

Response C
"Candidate lacks required certifications but shows great project portfolio. Flagged for human review."

📺 BBC Newsround — "What is a Deepfake?" — A clear, age-appropriate explanation of how AI-generated fake videos work and why it's important to think critically about what you see online.

⚡ Quick Activity — After Video 2

🎭 Real or Deepfake?

Read each scenario and decide — does this sound like genuine content or a possible deepfake / AI manipulation?

Scenario 1 of 4

A video of a celebrity appears online saying they're giving away free phones. The video quality is slightly blurry around their mouth and hair edges.

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🎓 Lesson

Experience AI — Privacy and AI (Raspberry Pi + DeepMind)

A full lesson on data privacy, who collects your information, and what happens to it — designed for your age group.

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📅 Day of AI

"Truth, Tricks and AI" — Day of AI

How to recognize AI-generated content and misinformation, and check facts before you believe or share something.

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💬 Discussion

Common Sense Media — Talking About AI Safety

Great conversation starters about AI use, privacy, and ethics — perfect to discuss with your parents too!

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Your Challenge

Mission: Fact-Checking Detective

Find, Test, and Verify AI Content

Practice the most important skill for living in an AI world — critical thinking and fact-checking.

1Ask an AI chatbot a question about a historical event or science fact (e.g., "When did humans first land on the moon?" or "How do volcanoes form?").
2Look up the same question on a trusted website (try BBC, National Geographic, or your school library resources).
3Compare the two answers. Is the AI fully correct? Were there any small errors or missing details?
4Write a one-paragraph reflection: What did you learn about trusting AI? Would you use AI for homework research? Why or why not?

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Test Your Knowledge

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