This resource provides a simple definition of Artificial Intelligence and a list of examples of where it is used in our lives today (2020). There is also a thought provoking discussion question-‘Do you think AI will rule the world by 2050’ and related questions that will stimulate an interactive and lively class discussion. This resource creates the perfect foundation for an open ended task in which students design/make/evaluate their own form of AI that could help to improve our everyday lives.

Did you know we use these forms of AI in our everyday lives? o Siri on iPhone o Face ID on an iPhone o Social media personalising ads to meet your interests o Amazon’s Alexa o Vacuum robots o Tesla Electronic Cars (no driver required) o Google Search (predictive text) o Spell check in Microsoft Word o Google Maps (showing live traffic and best routes) o Netflix Recommendations This task challenges students to follow the Design & Technology steps (design, make & evaluate) a new Artificial Intelligence powered product. This task sheet includes a basic revision of what AI is and a list of questions for them to consider when creating their inventions.