Teaching in Higher Ed

Teaching in Higher Ed


Cultivating Critical AI Literacies

November 21, 2024

Maha Bali discusses cultivating critical AI literacies on episode 545 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.


Quotes from the episode

We should align AI usage with our teaching philosophies and values. It’s not just about adopting the latest technology, but doing so in a way that enhances learning and stays true to educational principles.


We need to be particularly concerned about AI’s impact on data sovereignty, especially when it comes to religious information and indigenous data. These are areas where misuse or misinterpretation can have profound implications.

-Maha Bali


Bias in AI is not just an incidental issue, it’s a replication of the systemic biases we see in society.

-Maha Bali


It’s crucial that we trace back the sources and origins of information produced by AI.

-Maha Bali


We should align AI usage with our teaching philosophies and values. It’s not just about adopting the latest technology, but doing so in a way that enhances learning and stays true to educational principles.

-Maha Bali



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