Answer the questions to help you prepare for the activity. Record your answers on a piece of paper or in your journal.

What specific civil rights issue regarding AI and/or big data usage will you explore?
What civil rights issues does your chosen usage of AI and/or big data have?
Who could you interview for more background information about your chosen issue?
What kind of research would you do regarding this issue?
Activity

1. I will explore the specific civil rights issue of bias and discrimination in AI algorithms.

2. The civil rights issues surrounding bias and discrimination in AI algorithms include perpetuating and exacerbating existing inequalities, reinforcing stereotypes, and denying individuals fair opportunities.
3. I could interview experts in the fields of AI ethics, civil rights advocacy, or data privacy to gain more background information on this issue.
4. I would conduct research on current studies and reports on bias in AI algorithms, case studies of AI systems causing harm or discrimination, ethical guidelines and frameworks for designing unbiased AI, and potential policy solutions to address this issue.