Goal: Explain AI in your own words; give three everyday examples; identify one limitation.
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Artificial intelligence is a name for computer systems that can carry out tasks that often require human-like skills, such as recognizing patterns, predicting outcomes or generating text and images. AI is a broad category. Some AI systems classify information; others generate new outputs by learning patterns from data. AI does not automatically know what is true, understand every situation or make the right choice. People are responsible for checking important decisions.
Warm-up
Where have you seen recommendations, voice assistance, spam detection, navigation or image tools? Which examples might use AI? What else could explain them?
Activity: My AI Discovery Map
On paper, draw three columns: Where I see AI, What the system might help with, What a human should check. Complete three rows. Use hypothetical examples; no personal records.
Discussion
Is a calculator always AI? Is every chatbot answer reliable? Does using AI mean the human no longer needs to think? Explain your reasoning.
Exit ticket
In 2–3 sentences, define AI, name an example and describe a limitation.
Extension for grades 9–12: Explain the difference between predicting a category and generating language.
Facilitator note. Demonstrate with teacher-approved material or use printed example outputs. Student-owned chatbot accounts are not required.