A.I. Unit 5 Lesson 5

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing Writing With AI:
Ethics of AI Writing

Unit 5 | Lesson 5

Do Now

On your TEAMS, answer the following questions and send to me:

Ima gine your tea cher a sks you to write a n essa y, a nd you ha ve the
option to use AI to help.

1. W ha t’s one thing you’d wa nt to write yourself a nd one thing you’d
let the AI do for you?

I would write the…but I would let the AI…

1. Do you think it’s fa ir to use AI for tha t pa rt? W hy or why not?

I think it is/isn’t fair because…

AI Usage Disclosure

AI was used in the following ways to support the development of this
lesson:

●Bra instorm idea s a nd na rrow down topics
●Initia l resea rch a nd genera tion of content including slide content,
tea cher notes, a nd sa mple student responses
●Ima ge genera tion

AI Pla tforms include: Microsoft Copilot, Adobe Firefly, Cha tGPT*,
Midjourney*

Note: No persona l informa tion wa s sha red with these pla tforms. *Not a pproved for
students

Learning Objective & DOL

Learning Objective:

The SWBAT analyze the ethical
implications of AI -generated writing and recognize the
importance of responsible AI -assisted writing practices.

DOL: Given a set of 5 questions, students will be able to

analyze

the ethical implications of AI -generated writing and recognize
the importance of responsible AI -assisted writing practices by
answering 4 out of 5 questions correctly.

Essential Questions

What are the ethical
implica tions of using AI-
genera ted writing?

How ca n writers esta blish
responsible AI-a ssisted writing
pra ctices?

Today’s Focus: Ethical Implications

Enhancing Writing
W ith AI

Revising a nd
Editing
Prewriting

HISD AI
Guidebook

Ethica l
Implica tions

Pla gia rism & AI

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary Review

● Ethics
● Pla gia rism
● HISD AI Guidebook

Today’s Focus: Ethical Implications

Enhancing Writing
W ith AI

Revising a nd
Editing
Prewriting

HISD AI
Guidebook

Ethica l
Implica tions

Pla gia rism & AI

AI Use And You

AI can make you smarter…

…or ‘less sma rt’.

Using AI a s a n enha ncement
ma kes you sma rter.

Using AI a s a repla cement
ma kes you ‘less sma rt.’

Guidelines For Using AI For Writing

● Maintain Academic &
Professiona l Integrity

● Prevent Pla gia rism

● Ensure Ethica l Use

● Protect Intellectua l Property

HISD AI Guidebook

The HISD AI Guidebook provides
a n overview of Houston ISD
stra tegy, guidelines, a nd resources
a va ila ble for sta ff a nd students to
enga ge with Genera tive AI.

HISD AI Guidebook

The expectation is…

1. Review the HISD AI
Guidebook section for
students (Pa ges 8-11).

2. W rite down 3 key points on
your W hite Boa rd.

3. Be prepa red to sha re.

HISD AI Guidebook

Students should ALWAYS work with their tea cher for when they
ca n a nd ca nnot use Genera tive AI.

HISD AI Guidebook

Parental
Consent

Teacher
Permission

Responsible
& Ethical Use

HISD AI Guidebook

Students must ALWAYS give proper a ttribution to
a ll AI-genera ted content, including writing.

HISD AI Guidebook

Students should use AI to enhance, not replace,
their thinking a nd crea tivity.

HISD AI Guidebook

Activity: HISD AI Guidebook

The expectation is…

1. Using the HISD AI Guidebook,
a nswer the a na lysis questions.

2. W rite your a nswers in complete
sentences.

3. Be prepa red to sha re.

Activity: HISD AI Guidebook

The expectation is…

1. W ork in groups of 4.

2. Answer the questions in Pa rt 2
a s a group.

3. Be prepa red to sha re.

Debrief: HISD AI Guidebook Analysis

What guidelines did your group
crea te tha t esta blish a ppropria te
use of Genera tive AI?

The guidelines my group created
that establish appropriate use of
Generative AI are…

Today’s Focus: Ethical Implications

Enhancing Writing
W ith AI

Revising a nd
Editing
Prewriting

HISD AI
Guidebook

Ethica l
Implica tions

Pla gia rism & AI

The 4 Ethical Consideration Pillars

Fairness
Unbiased
Decision
Making

Transparency

Understand
How Decisions
Are Made

Privacy
Data &
Information
Privacy

Accountability
Responsibility
For Our
Actions

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the act of using
someone else's work , idea s, or
expressions without proper
attribution , presenting them a s
one's own.

Plagiarism: Consequences

● Academic penalties (e.g.,
fa iling gra des, expulsion)

● Da ma ge to reputa tion a nd
credibility

● Legal repercussions (e.g.,
copyright infringement)

Plagiarism: Protecting Yourself

● Always give proper credit to
origina l a uthors.

● Use quota tion ma rks for
direct quotes.

● Pa ra phra se informa tion in
your own words

a nd cite the
source.

How To Give Proper Attribution

Citation Format:

AI Tool Used. “Prompt(s) used to
generate output.” AI Tool. Date
Accessed. AI Tool Website.

Example Citation:

Microsoft Copilot. “In the attached
persuasive essay, offer feedback
and suggestions on ways to
improve clarity, tone, grammar &
spelling.” Copilot. 26 June 2024,
https://copilot.microsoft.com.

How To Give Proper Attribution

From now on, ALL a ssignments in this course tha t utilize AI-
genera ted output will ha ve a section a t the bottom for AI
a ttribution.

Responsible Use of AI-Assisted Writing

Crucial for:

● Aca demic Integrity
● Critica l Eva lua tion
● Avoiding Bia s
● Fa irness

Responsible Use Analysis

We are going to use a 4 Step Process to
help us determine Responsible Use of AI.

●Step 1: Identify the Key Elements

●Step 2: Ana lyze the Ethica l
Implica tions

●Step 3: Eva lua te the Use of AI &
Pla gia rism

●Step 4: Reflect on Responsible AI Use

Step 1: Identify The Key Elements

Scenario: AI-Genera ted Blog Content

Mike runs a popula r tra vel blog a nd ha s a la rge following ea gerly a wa iting his posts a bout
new tra vel destina tions. To keep up with the dema nd for new content, Mike sta rts using a n AI
writing tool to genera te blog posts a bout va rious tra vel loca tions, complete with tra vel tips,
historica l fa cts, a nd loca l insights. The AI produces high-qua lity content tha t Mike publishes on
his blog with minima l edits. These AI-genera ted posts a re well-received by his a udience, a nd
Mike's blog tra ffic increa ses, a ttra cting more a dvertisers a nd boosting his income. However,
some of the AI-genera ted content closely resembles a rticles from other tra vel websites, with
simila r structures a nd sometimes even identica l phra ses. Mike ha s not a ttributed these sources
or the AI tool used, potentia lly viola ting ethica l guidelines a nd copyright la ws. His rea ders
rema in una wa re tha t much of the content they enjoy is not origina l but genera ted by AI.

Step 2: Analyze the
Ethical Implications

Scenario: AI-Genera ted Blog Content

Mike runs a popula r tra vel blog a nd ha s a la rge following ea gerly a wa iting his posts a bout
new tra vel destina tions. To keep up with the dema nd for new content, Mike sta rts using a n AI
writing tool to genera te blog posts a bout va rious tra vel loca tions, complete with tra vel tips,
historica l fa cts, a nd loca l insights. The AI produces high-qua lity content tha t Mike publishes on
his blog with minima l edits. These AI-genera ted posts a re well-received by his a udience, a nd
Mike's blog tra ffic increa ses, a ttra cting more a dvertisers a nd boosting his income. However,
some of the AI-genera ted content closely resembles a rticles from other tra vel websites, with
simila r structures a nd sometimes even identica l phra ses. Mike ha s not a ttributed these sources
or the AI tool used, potentia lly viola ting ethica l guidelines a nd copyright la ws. His rea ders
rema in una wa re tha t much of the content they enjoy is not origina l but genera ted by AI.

Step 3: Evaluate the Use of
AI & Plagiarism

Scenario: AI-Genera ted Blog Content

Mike runs a popula r tra vel blog a nd ha s a la rge following ea gerly a wa iting his posts a bout
new tra vel destina tions. To keep up with the dema nd for new content, Mike sta rts using a n AI
writing tool to genera te blog posts a bout va rious tra vel loca tions, complete with tra vel tips,
historica l fa cts, a nd loca l insights. The AI produces high-qua lity content tha t Mike publishes on
his blog with minima l edits. These AI-genera ted posts a re well-received by his a udience, a nd
Mike's blog tra ffic increa ses, a ttra cting more a dvertisers a nd boosting his income. However,
some of the AI-genera ted content closely resembles a rticles from other tra vel websites, with
simila r structures a nd sometimes even identica l phra ses. Mike ha s not a ttributed these sources
or the AI tool used, potentia lly viola ting ethica l guidelines a nd copyright la ws. His rea ders
rema in una wa re tha t much of the content they enjoy is not origina l but genera ted by AI.

Step 4: Reflect on
Responsible AI Use

Scenario: AI-Genera ted Blog Content

Mike runs a popula r tra vel blog a nd ha s a la rge following ea gerly a wa iting his posts a bout
new tra vel destina tions. To keep up with the dema nd for new content, Mike sta rts using a n AI
writing tool to genera te blog posts a bout va rious tra vel loca tions, complete with tra vel tips,
historica l fa cts, a nd loca l insights. The AI produces high-qua lity content tha t Mike publishes on
his blog with minima l edits. These AI-genera ted posts a re well-received by his a udience, a nd
Mike's blog tra ffic increa ses, a ttra cting more a dvertisers a nd boosting his income. However,
some of the AI-genera ted content closely resembles a rticles from other tra vel websites, with
simila r structures a nd sometimes even identica l phra ses. Mike ha s not a ttributed these sources
or the AI tool used, potentia lly viola ting ethica l guidelines a nd copyright la ws. His rea ders
rema in una wa re tha t much of the content they enjoy is not origina l but genera ted by AI.

Big Picture: No transparency = Loss of trust

Be transparent:
● Attribute AI tools a nd content.
● Disclose AI's role in crea tion.

Key ethica l points:
● Avoid pla gia rism—credit a ll sources.
● W a tch for bia s in AI outputs.
● Ensure fa irness a nd a ccounta bility.

Activity: Responsible Use Analysis

The expectation is…

1. In groups, ea ch member
selects one scena rio.

2. Rea d the scena rio a nd
a nswer the questions in the
a na lysis guide.

3. W ork independently on
your own, no Copilot use.

Activity: Responsible Use Analysis

The expectation is…

1. Sha re your findings with
your group.

2. Identify trends in your
responses.

3. Answer the questions in
Pa rt 2.

Debrief: Responsible AI Use

What trends did you notice in the
ethica l considera tions between a ll
three scena rios?

W ha t is our key ta kea wa y?

Proper attribution and citation of content generated by AI and
the tool that generated it is imperative for transparency,
fairness, and accountability.

Today’s Focus: Ethical Implications

Enhancing Writing
W ith AI

Revising a nd
Editing
Prewriting

HISD AI
Guidebook

Ethica l
Implica tions

Pla gia rism & AI

Demonstration of Learning

DOL: Given a set of 5
questions, students will be able
to analyze the ethical
implications of AI -generated
writing and recognize the
importance of responsible AI -
assisted writing practices by
answering 4 out of 5 questions
correctly.