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The Threat of AI Weapons Instructional VideoThe Threat of AI Weapons Instructional Video
Publisher
Veritasium
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:47
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2018
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The Threat of AI Weapons

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Will artificial intelligence weapons change the terms of war? As part of a larger playlist, a video about the future of AI weapons opens up the topic for discussion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

weapons, warfare, artificial intelligence

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss whether the video fits the definition of propaganda
  • Have students read one of the many books about predicted AI weapons and discuss which predictions might come true and which seem like crazy ideas

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of war, weapons, and drones
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Addresses concerns about relatively new technology
  • Easy to use in either traditional or flipped classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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