Final

AI 101

Due Date

Tuesday, May 5th, at 11:00 am

Your Task

The final is described in 3 ways.

Minimum length, in words, enumerated below.
Minimum topics, covered in Perspectives.
Minimum citations.
Minimum structure.

Length & Topics

Submit a paper of minimum of 3500 words.
- Failure to meet length minimums will be regarded as a failed final and a maximum course grade of a C.
Address each of these seven (7) questions with a minimum of 500 words in the context of the paper.
- How do you define “big data and human-centered computing” related to AI? (500+)
  - Do you regard AI as “big data”? (500+)
  - Do you regard AI as AI “human-centered”? (500+)
- How do you define “democratic institutions” related to AI? (500+)
  - Do you find AI strengthens or weakens democratic institutions? (500+)
- How do you define “climate change” related to AI? (500+)
  - Do you find AI exacerbates or mitigates anthropogenic climate change? (500+)
You may write a single cohesive paper or 7 distinct smaller pieces, but combine them all in one document for submission.

Early submissions

For every 24 hours early your assignment is turned in, you may reduce each minimum word count by 50 words.
- By 11:00 AM on Mon., May 4th: 450 words each, 3150 total.
- By 11:00 AM on Sun., May 3rd: 400 words each, 2800 total.
- By 11:00 AM on Sat., May 2nd: 350 words each, 2450 total.
- The final may not be submitted prior to Sat. due to Study Days.

Late Submissions

Late submissions will not be accepted.
- A missing submission on May 5th at 11:00 AM will result in a failed final and a maximum course grade of a C.

Citations

You must cite each of the following:
Include an exact quote and the relevant context.
Include at least on exact quote with citation in when answering each of the 7 questions.
- You may use external sources other than these to support your perspective.

Structure

Each of the 7 questions, which you answer, must be answer with minimally the follow. - A thesis statement of approximately 140-280 characters stating your view on the question. - A supporting citation, either from the 6 sources provided above, some other content of the course, or a source you find yourself.

Submission Instructions

Submit a PDF to ckdeutschbein@willamette.edu.
- The subject should be [AI 101] Final Submission
- You have infinite resubmits up to the deadline; I just grade the latest.
- If you early submit, I will try to get your course grade to you early.
  - Depends on how many early submits come in.
I will try to reply to confirm I’ve received them for your piece of mind.

Scoring

Graded on AP Scale for argument essay.
I will “curve” the AP raw scores such that meeting all structure minimums (7 each of thesis and citations) corresponds to an A- on the final, for a course grade of A if labs were completed.
I will not grade late or “too short” submissions.
- If you are struggling to meet the length minimums, this is a sign you should provide more evidence for your claims, either in argument or citation.

AI Usage

You may use AI/LLMs/ChatGPT et al. but I don’t expect it to be able to:
- Easily pull quotes from long-form video essays.
- Have your own opinion on any of the seven main questions.
Include AI generated text in quotations, and provide citations to AI generated ideas, as you would to any other source, such a video essay or Wikipedia.
AI/LLMs/ChatGPT et al. do not count toward your seven total citations.

--- title: Final format: html --- # Due Date [Tuesday, May 5th, at 11:00 am](https://my.willamette.edu/site/registrar/info/mywu-summative-evaluations) # Your Task The final is described in 3 ways. 1. Minimum length, in words, enumerated below. 2. Minimum topics, covered in [Perspectives](D1_perspect.qmd). 3. Minimum citations. 4. Minimum structure. ## Length & Topics - Submit a paper of minimum of 3500 words. - Failure to meet length minimums will be regarded as a failed final and a maximum course grade of a C. - Address each of these seven (7) questions with a minimum of 500 words in the context of the paper. - How do you define "big data and human-centered computing" related to AI? (500+) - Do you regard AI as "big data"? (500+) - Do you regard AI as AI "human-centered"? (500+) - How do you define "democratic institutions" related to AI? (500+) - Do you find AI strengthens or weakens democratic institutions? (500+) - How do you define "climate change" related to AI? (500+) - Do you find AI exacerbates or mitigates anthropogenic climate change? (500+) - You may write a single cohesive paper or 7 distinct smaller pieces, but combine them all in one document for submission. ### Early submissions - For every 24 hours early your assignment is turned in, you may reduce each minimum word count by 50 words. - By 11:00 AM on Mon., May 4th: 450 words each, 3150 total. - By 11:00 AM on Sun., May 3rd: 400 words each, 2800 total. - By 11:00 AM on Sat., May 2nd: 350 words each, 2450 total. - The final may not be submitted prior to Sat. due to Study Days. ### Late Submissions - Late submissions will not be accepted. - A missing submission on May 5th at 11:00 AM will result in a failed final and a maximum course grade of a C. ## Citations - You must cite each of the following: - ["AI is an Ethical Nightmare" - Philosophy Tube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaU6tI2pb3M) - ["The Thinking Game" - Google DeepMind](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d95J8yzvjbQ) - ["Google Threatens Water Supply of Drought-Stricken Town" - More Perfect Union](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRTHDERxANA) - ["Residents consider what Google data center expansion means in The Dalles" - KPTV FOX 12 | Local news, weather Portland, Oregon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peGNow7RP5M) - ["Salmon People: The Fight to Preserve a Way of Life" - Oregon Field Guide](https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3077392000/) - ["Timnit Gebru: Is AI racist and antidemocratic?" - Talk to Al Jazeera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUJVzIdRSnQ) - Include an exact quote and the relevant context. - Include at least on exact quote with citation in when answering each of the 7 questions. - You may use external sources other than these to support your perspective. ## Structure - Each of the 7 questions, which you answer, must be answer with minimally the follow. - A thesis statement of approximately 140-280 characters stating your view on the question. - A supporting citation, either from the 6 sources provided above, some other content of the course, or a source you find yourself. # Submission Instructions - Submit a PDF to [ckdeutschbein@willamette.edu](mailto:ckdeutschbein@willamette.edu). - The subject should be `[AI 101] Final Submission` - You have infinite resubmits up to the deadline; I just grade the latest. - If you early submit, I will *try* to get your course grade to you early. - Depends on how many early submits come in. - I will try to reply to confirm I've received them for your piece of mind. # Scoring - Graded on [AP Scale](https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-frqs-1-2-3-scoring-rubrics.pdf) for argument essay. - I will "curve" the AP raw scores such that meeting all structure minimums (7 each of thesis and citations) corresponds to an A- on the final, for a course grade of A if labs were completed. - I will not grade late or "too short" submissions. - If you are struggling to meet the length minimums, this is a sign you should provide more evidence for your claims, either in argument or citation. # AI Usage - You may use AI/LLMs/ChatGPT et al. but I don't expect it to be able to: - Easily pull quotes from long-form video essays. - Have your own opinion on any of the seven main questions. - Include AI generated text in quotations, and provide citations to AI generated ideas, as you would to any other source, such a video essay or Wikipedia. - AI/LLMs/ChatGPT et al. do not count toward your seven total citations.