Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has exploded into every aspect of our lives on a scale not seen since the advent of the internet. It’s inarguably the most far-reaching technological development in a generation, and its use will become a key part of the world our boys inherit.
While BBC has long taken a proactive approach to tackling the issue of AI, with innovative pilot projects in use in a number of areas, the state-wide educational environment provides few outlets for students to have their say. “There’s nothing that gives them a voice in this space,” BBC’s Head of Secondary School, Ms Amelia Apogremiotis, told ABC Radio Brisbane. “There are lots of AI in education conferences for teachers, but there’s nothing for students. So, we decided to host one ourselves.”
In the final week of Term 3, BBC was proud to host PromptED: The Youth AI Conference, which discussed the use of AI in education. At the conclusion of the conference, students tabled their own recommendations on the subject, which were then submitted to the Queensland Parliament.
The summit was also attended by students from Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Somerville House. It featured expert commentary from Walkley Award-winning journalist Ms Tracey Spicer AM, AI education consultant Mr Matthew Esterman, and Ms Rosie Atwell from the CSIRO, sparking conversations that will help shape how young people engage with AI in the years ahead.