AI Ethics in Education with Dr. Karen Boyd

In this episode, Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher discuss the ethical implications of AI in education with values and technology researcher Dr. Karen Boyd.

The conversation explores critical questions facing educators today: When should students be allowed to use AI tools? How do we balance convenience with learning outcomes? What skills and values might be threatened? The panel examines real concerns, including student resilience, skill atrophy, authenticity in academic work, and the challenge of teaching judgment alongside technology.

Dr. Boyd shares insights from her recent book, Amplify Good Work: Effective Ethical AI for Mission-Driven Work, and emphasizes the importance of teaching intentional judgment rather than just technical skills.

00:00 Welcome to Doing Tech Right

00:53 Why AI Ethics Matters

02:38 Meet Dr Karen Boyd

03:43 AI and Student Resilience

05:54 Where to Draw the Line

08:06 Writing Policies in Class

13:12 Values at Stake

15:18 Jobs and Entry Level Fears

19:30 Deepfakes and Media Literacy