Responsible Use of AI

The document below, "A Guide to Ethical and Responsible AI Use at ABC Unified School District," serves as a valuable resource for our educational community. It outlines the principles, strategies, and best practices for integrating AI tools in teaching and learning while promoting ethical and responsible use. By following these guidelines, we aim to foster a forward-thinking and collaborative environment that embraces the potential of AI while upholding our commitment to the highest standards of education.

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Community Roundtables

We gathered members of the ABC Community to participate in three roundtable meetings in June to discuss the guidance document and the feedback received with an eye towards how we implement the use of AI across our schools in the 24-25 school year and beyond. Invites were sent out to key partner groups, but all were welcome! We even invited experts from LACOE and neighboring districts with experience deploying guidance on Generative AI to participate as well. And the efforts continue!

Community Roundtables will be held quarterly in the 2024-25 school year:

April 9, 6pm - Location TBD

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The primary goals of community roundtables are to:

Raise awareness about AI in education, both broadly and specifically within the context of AI at ABC Unified.
Collect insights from our community partners on our AI philosophy, approach, and tools to ensure a collaborative and informed strategy
Address any concerns or questions our broader partner community may have regarding AI in education.

Community Feedback

Thank you for your feedback! We provided a month-long window during which we accepted and published community feedback on ABC Unified's Ethical and Responsible Use of AI Guidance Document through June 30, 2024. All feedback received is posted below. And next to each general comment on AI in education, we've offered a response connected to our guidance document and how we've updated and responded to your comments.

They were previously held on these dates:

- - Tuesday, June 11 - Whitney High School
  - Wednesday, June 19 - Hawaiian Elementary School
  - Tuesday, June 25 - ONLINE via zoom
  - Thursday, Nov. 7 - Fedde Middle School
  - Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 - ONLINE via zoom

DOC LINK: bit.ly/abc_ai (English) | (Spanish)
(or scroll down over the documents embedded below to view)

FEEDBACK (VIEW ONLY) DOC LINK: bit.ly/abcaifeedback

AI Addendum to ABC Unified Technology Agreement | (Spanish)

Responsible Use of AI Policy

Addendum

RESPECT

Treat all Al tools and their outputs with respect. Avoid using them to generate content that is discriminatory, offensive, or harmful to any individual or group. Remember that Al is not a substitute for human judgment and critical thinking.

INTEGRITY

Al tools can be valuable learning aids, but they should not be used to shortcut or bypass the learning process. Use them responsibly to enhance your understanding of concepts, not to plagiarize or generate fraudulent work.

ATTRIBUTION

Be open about your use of generative Al in your work, and clearly communicate its role in content creation. Cite your sources, prompts used to generate Al content, and use attribution badges (below) to maintain transparency in your use of generative Al.

PRIVACY

Be mindful of the personal information you put into Al tools, especially when it pertains to yourself or others. Only share info that is appropriate and relevant to the task at hand, and be aware of potential privacy risks associated with Al use.

CRITICAL THINKING

Remember that Al outputs are not always accurate or factual. Develop strong critical thinking skills to evaluate the information generated by Al tools and verify its accuracy through trusted sources. Be aware of bias and actively work to be inclusive.

RESPONSIBILITY

If you encounter any concerning content or misuse of Al tools, report it to your teacher or school administrator. Be proactive in upholding fair and responsible Al use at your school. Leverage reporting tools from any bullying or dangerous activity.

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