Summary
Copyright law was written for humans, not for AI systems trained on millions of images in seconds. This lesson unpacks plagiarism, fair use, and the murky question of who owns AI-generated content — and how to give proper credit in an AI-saturated world.
Bellringer: Spot the AI Image
- Show two side-by-side images and ask students to silently guess which is AI-generated
- Cold-call 1-2 students to explain their reasoning before revealing the answer
Instruction
- Define intellectual property, copyright, patents, and trademarks
- Distinguish plagiarism (taking credit) from fair use (transformation, not just attribution)
- Explain the AI training controversy — companies vs. creators arguments
Discussion: Is AI Inspired or Stealing?
- Quick vote: is AI just "learning" like a human, or copying without permission?
- Turn & Talk, then share out 2-3 opposing viewpoints
Activity: What AI Knows
- Students work through the What AI Knows worksheet to test their understanding of how AI systems function
- Circulate to prompt students to cite specific examples from the reading
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- Does giving credit mean you aren't plagiarising?
- Name one law that protects intellectual property.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: Spot the AI Image |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 10 min | Discussion: Is AI Inspired or Stealing? |
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| 15 min | Activity: What AI Knows |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
What AI Knows
Students explore how AI works and potential risks.
Artificial Intelligence 101
Students will read about what Generative AI actually is and how it works.
Class Presentation
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AI Literacy & IP
Copyright law was written for humans, not for AI systems trained on millions of images in seconds. This lesson unpacks plagiarism, fair use, and the murky question of who owns AI-generated content — and how to give proper credit in an AI-saturated world.
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