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Simple Ideas for Ethical AI in Yearbook Production

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resources quickly became part of everyday life. In the same way, AI art and language models will become part of everyday life, though their full impact remains to be seen. With careful consideration and guidelines in place, AI does not have to be a scary unknown or detract from student opportunities to learn. The best ways to take advantage of AI in the yearbook creation process are as a tool to enhance creativity and IƾGMIRG] [MXLSYX HIXVEGXMRK JVSQ SV replacing student production. Spend time investigating the best AI prompts to make the most of your yearbook and build rules into your syllabus now.

Tips for Ethical AI Use in Yearbook Production:

• Choose reputable and reliable AI tools that integrate seamlessly into the production process. User-friendliness is essential. • View AI as a supplement, not a replacement, for human creativity and expertise. Staff members should dedicate effort throughout XLI ]IEV XS IRWYVI XLI ƼREP TVSHYGX MW IRKEKMRK fully representative of the year at their school ERH VIƽIGXMZI SJ XLIMV S[R [SVO

• Practice ethical use of AI by considering potential biases and limitations of AI-generated content. Users must ensure these tools are not used for discrimination or to create any false or misleading information. • Understand that AI programs are generative QSHIPMRK XSSPW ERH RSX XVYI EVXMƼGMEP MRXIPPMKIRGI 9WIVW QYWX FI XLI ƼREP WEJIKYEVH EPMKRMRK %- use with journalistic ethics and principles.

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