CTSI Equity Roundtable: Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Generative AI for Inclusive Teaching

Facilitators: 
Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
Victoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSI

Generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges when it comes to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) topics. While it offers innovative ways to support learners, its use in teaching also risks perpetuating existing biases and inequalities.

In this Equity Roundtable, we will explore strategies for mitigating bias, supporting accessibility, and promoting cultural humility when using generative AI as a teaching tool. In addition, we will address the ethical and equity challenges of using generative AI in the context of teaching and learning. Given that generative AI has been trained primarily on datasets that reflect societal biases and predominantly Western perspectives, participants will consider how to use AI tools to consciously incorporate diverse knowledge systems and foster transparency and accountability. Together, we will share insights and collaborate on innovative approaches to harness generative AI in ways that genuinely support all learners.