AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know

Overview of session and initial survey Quick participant poll: “What legal or ethical concerns around AI are most pressing in your classroom/district?” Discussion of Key Laws & Frameworks (15 minutes) FERPA, COPPA, GDPR / State Laws Discussion about Privacy & Data Protection and how AI tools collect, store, and analyze data, and the risks. (10 minutes) Guidelines for educators and schools for choosing tools and reviewing privacy policies. (10 minutes) Discussion: Ethical & Responsible Use (15 minutes) Focus on copyright and intellectual property in generative AI, deepfakes, misinformation, and bias. Discussion: Guidance for Educators & Leaders (10 minutes) Activities focused on creating district policies/reviewing policies or creating a checklist (20 minutes) Interactive Q&A and wrap-up (10 minutes) Possibility for a game/activity to review.

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