Navigating the AI Revolution in Education: Ethics, Creativity, and the Future of Learning with Torrey Trust, PhD

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Culture Compute podcast! We're thrilled to have a special guest today, Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Trust is not only a leading expert in the field but also my PhD advisor. Her insights on AI ethics in education are invaluable as we navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

Guest: Dr. Torrey Trust, Professor of Learning Technologies, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Key Topics Discussed:

• Trust's AI Syllabus Policy Statement
• Broader implications for human creativity and higher order thinking
• Creativity and over-reliance of generative AI in education

Paper Review: "Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points" by Ana Luize Corrêa Bertoncini and Mauricio C. Serafim. APA reference below.

Key takeaways discussed:

• Need for multidisciplinary approach to AI in education
• Importance of maintaining ethical standards as AI becomes more prevalent
• Balancing AI benefits with potential ethical challenges

Links and References:

Torrey Trust, PhD, Professor of Learning Technologies

AI Syllabus Policy Statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1caSLk2JM40K4tdQHlLRwftYVGM6k8z0ZA2J12SwLhtU/edit?usp=sharing

Torrey Trust, PhD https://www.torreytrust.com/

Bertoncini, A. L. C., & Serafim, M. C. (2023). Ethical content in artificial intelligence systems: A demand explained in three critical points. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1074787. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1074787

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