Beyond the algorithm: Exploring inclusion and diversity within AI

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a pivotal role in reshaping daily practice by streamlining the administrative processes, therefore freeing up valuable time and reducing time burden administrative tasks. AI can also support individuals with learning difficulties, dyslexia and visual impairments alongside non-native English speakers. However, AI is far from being inclusive whilst also raising significant ethical concerns that need to be considered. This podcast episode and article explores all of this and more.

Read the article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/beyond-the-algorithm-exploring-inclusion-and-diversity-within-ai/

This episode is sponsored by Magic Notes by Beam

Beam is a national leader in tech-enabled welfare services, and created Magic Notes - an AI tool designed by frontline workers to help reduce admin and transform the productivity of frontline teams. The tool creates structured and compliant reports and case studies from recordings of meetings between frontline workers and their clients. Magic Notes was first developed by Beam to support its own frontline teams, before being made available to other frontline workers. It has since been co-developed with frontline practitioners during pilots with several local authorities, including Kingston, Ealing, and Swindon, and is used by over half of all local authority social care teams across the UK.

To find out more visit: https://magicnotes.ai/

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· Active vs passive screen time by Musa Roshdy: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/active-vs-passive-screen-time/

· Using artificial intelligence in early years by Joshua Barr: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/using-artificial-intelligence-in-early-years/

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Episode break down:

00:00 – Welcome!
03:30 – Defining & unpicking AI
06:00 – The need for human intelligence
07:00 – Reducing the burden of admin
08:00 – AI reflecting the voice of the individual
10:45 – Using AI for accessability
14:00 – AI and ethics – whose voice is heard?
15:00 – Diversity crisis in technology
18:30 – Changing the narrative around STEM subjects
20:30 – Representing the child's voice
25:00 – The need for training in using AI
30:00 – Using Magic Notes
34:00 – Risk assessing the use of AI
34:45 – The impact on the child and family
37:30 – Changing the gender narrative in tech
39:00 – Closing reflections
40:45 – Further listening & reading

For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com