Objective
The objective of this assignment is to:
Analyze ethical issues surrounding AI technologies in business.
Develop a strategic implementation plan that outlines responsible AI use while addressing ethical concerns.
Assignment Step-by-Step Instructions (⚠️carefully follow these steps to avoid issues⚠️):
✔️1. Research Ethical Implications:
Identify and analyze at least three (3) ethical issues related to the use of AI in businesses. Consider topics such as:
Data privacy and security
Algorithmic bias and discrimination
Transparency and accountability
Job displacement and automation
Ethical use of AI in marketing and consumer behavior
Slide Content: Create one or more slides that present these ethical issues. Use bullet points to summarize each issue briefly.
Speaker Notes: Elaborate on each ethical issue with examples and case studies where relevant. Explain how these issues impact various stakeholders, including consumers, employees, and society.
✔️2. Case Studies:
Select two (2) case studies of companies or organizations that have faced ethical dilemmas related to AI. For each case study, include:
A brief description of the situation.
The ethical implications involved.
How the organization addressed or failed to address these ethical concerns.
Slide Content: Dedicate one or two slides to each case study, summarizing the situation and ethical implications.
Speaker Notes: Provide detailed insights into the organizations involved, including their responses to ethical challenges. Discuss lessons learned that could be applicable to other businesses.
✔️3. Develop a Strategic Implementation Plan:
Create a strategic plan for an organization (real or hypothetical) that outlines how it can implement AI technologies responsibly. Your plan should include:
Vision and Mission: Define the organization’s commitment to ethical AI use.
Key Principles: Establish guiding principles for ethical AI use (e.g., fairness, accountability, transparency).
Implementation Steps: Outline actionable steps the organization should take to address ethical concerns (e.g., regular audits of AI systems, employee training on ethical AI use).
Stakeholder Engagement: Discuss how the organization will involve stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Slide Content: Create multiple slides to cover each component of the strategic implementation plan. Label each slide with clear headings for Vision and Mission, Key Principles, Implementation Steps, and Stakeholder Engagement.
Speaker Notes: Describe how each component of the strategic plan contributes to ethical AI implementation. Consider potential challenges and strategies for overcoming them.
✔️4. Real-World Takeaways:
Conclude your presentation with practical takeaways that can be applied in the real world. Discuss how understanding ethical implications can lead to better business practices and foster trust among consumers and stakeholders.
Slide Content: Include a slide dedicated to these takeaways, summarizing the key points.
Speaker Notes: Highlight actionable recommendations that attendees can implement in their organizations. Encourage discussion on how ethical practices can enhance brand reputation and customer loyalty.
✔️5. Conclusion:
Summarize the key points discussed in the presentation.
Slide Content: Create a final slide that encapsulates the main points of your presentation.
Speaker Notes: Reinforce the importance of ethical considerations in AI and summarize how the organization can implement these strategies.
✔️6. Deliverables (read carefully)
Submit the following:
A well-organized PowerPoint deck with (10 or more pages, not including the APA 7 Title page and References page) discussing your findings and analysis. Use the attached Exemplar for formatting or as a template. Slides not in APA 7 format or without in-text citations will not be graded. How do APA 7 in-text citations look in slides? Here is an example for you: