UNI Online Event: Informed Decision Making About Generative AI

Generative AI is transforming the world, but there are growing concerns about its environmental impact. Those of us in education and training may face questions about our use of this technology or our promotion of it as a helpful tool.  As New Zealand continues to make commitments to sustainability through initiatives like the Zero Carbon Act and the Climate Change Commission, we need to better understand the environmental implications of emerging technologies so we can make informed decisions and discuss them with our learners. In this session, we will look at how AI compares to other digital services in terms of energy consumption and how we might use Gen. AI in more responsible ways.

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Competency Framework: Learning and Development Practice

Speaker:

Dr. Kara Kennedy is an independent scholar, author, and educator in the areas of digital and AI literacy, technology, and science fiction. Her various roles across higher education, industry, and non-profit sectors in the US and New Zealand have given her valuable insights into people’s struggles with technology and digital transformation projects. She sees a continuing need for digital and AI skill-building across all levels of society, particularly in the age of generative AI. She has presented on digital and AI literacy at conferences in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, and she started the AI Literacy Institute to promote education and resources that make AI literacy accessible for everyone. 

Host: Upper North Island

Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

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