Can You Trust the Machine?

On November 21st, alignAI doctoral candidates Julia Li and Simay Toplu held an interactive workshop with 32 students from the classes 12T, 13GS and 13TW - a cooperation with the Europe Direct Network. 
The goal was to help students foster an increased understanding of the risks and benefits of using AI chatbots in real-life situations. After a short introduction, students split into groups for active case studies and debates on the following scenarios:

Use Case 1: The Essay Whisperer
A student wants to make their assignment sound more academic and considers letting an AI tool “polish” their writing. Is this responsible use or does it cross a line?

Use Case 2: The ChatGPT Coworker
A psychologist is unsure how to respond to a potential child safety risk and wonders if ChatGPT can support their professional judgment. Should medical professionals be able to use ChatGPT to inform their decisions?

Use Case 3: The Influenza Influencer
An Instagram influencer warns about a “dangerous new flu variant” but provides no sources. How do you know that what is being reported is true?

And last but not least: Students were given a short insight into the "European AI Act". 

Watch out and make AI your companion. 
Do not make yourself a slave.