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 10 points.  Answer any two.  Students in class earn full points for posting during class time.  Students in class who do not post in class time earn half credit by the end of the day.  Later posts earn half credit until the next class session. Zero points after the next class session for any posts.  

 

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Ethical Situations Involving AI (Continued)

Instructions for Students:
For each situation, consider the ethical concerns involved. Review choices A, B, and C, then select D: Your Answer and briefly justify your decision.

 

11. AI Note-Taking in Class (School)

A student records lectures and uses AI to generate detailed notes, then shares the notes with classmates who did not attend.

• A. This is helpful collaboration and should be encouraged.
  
• B. This gives unfair advantage to some students.
  
• C. This is acceptable if the instructor allows recording and sharing.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

12. AI Resume Enhancement (Business)

A job applicant uses AI to rewrite their résumé to sound more impressive, exaggerating responsibilities but not fully fabricating experience.

• A. This is dishonest and unethical.
  
• B. This is no different from normal résumé editing.
  
• C. This is acceptable as long as nothing is completely false.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

13. AI Therapy Chatbots (Other)

A mental health app provides AI-generated emotional support but is used by people experiencing serious mental health crises.

• A. This increases access to care and is ethical.
  
• B. This is dangerous and should not be allowed.
  
• C. This is acceptable only with clear warnings and human support options.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

14. AI Translation in Language Classes (School)

Students use AI translation tools to complete assignments in a foreign language class.

• A. This undermines learning and should be prohibited.
  
• B. This reflects real-world language use and should be allowed.
  
• C. This is acceptable for practice, but not graded assignments.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

15. Surveillance in the Workplace (Business)

An employer uses AI to monitor employees’ emails and computer activity to measure productivity.

• A. This is justified to ensure efficiency.
  
• B. This violates employee privacy.
  
• C. This is ethical only if employees are informed and consent.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

16. Deepfake Technology (Other)

A company creates a realistic AI-generated video of a deceased celebrity to advertise a product.

• A. This is creative marketing.
  
• B. This is disrespectful and unethical.
  
• C. This is acceptable if the celebrity’s estate approves.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

17. AI Grading Assignments (School)

A professor uses AI to grade student essays, with minimal human review.

• A. This saves time and ensures fairness.
  
• B. This risks misjudging student work.
  
• C. This is acceptable only as a support tool for instructors.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

18. Personalized Advertising (Business)

An AI system tracks users’ online behavior to deliver highly personalized ads.

• A. This improves customer experience and is ethical.
  
• B. This is invasive and manipulative.
  
• C. This is ethical only with transparent data use and opt-out choices.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

19. AI Predicting Student Success (School)

A university uses AI to predict which students are at risk of dropping out and adjusts resources accordingly.

• A. This helps students succeed and should be expanded.
  
• B. This unfairly labels students.
  
• C. This is acceptable if used carefully and confidentially.
  
• D. Your answer:
  

 

20. AI Replacing Entry-Level Jobs (Business)

A company replaces most entry-level positions with AI systems, reducing opportunities for new workers.

• A. This is ethical because businesses must maximize efficiency.
  
• B. This harms society by limiting career development.
  
• C. This is acceptable if companies invest in retraining programs.
  
• D. Your answer: