Critical thinking is key when we use generative AI: it can be difficult to know where generative AI tools get their information, and so fact-checking is crucial.
The video below addresses important points about human intervention in AI, and reminds us that AI does not understand bias, context, or nuance.
The ROBOT Test
Hervieux and Wheatley at The LibrAIry have created The ROBOT Test, which is a useful way to evaluate AI technology and AI-generated content. Learning more about AI technology while referring to The ROBOT Test can help you think critically about this technology.
Reliability
Objective
Bias
Ownership
Type
Reliability
How reliable is the information available about the AI technology?
If it's not produced by the party responsible for the AI, what are the author's credentials? Bias?
If it is produced by the party responsible for the AI, how much information are they making available?
Is information only partially available due to trade secrets?
How biased is the information that they produce?
Objective
What is the goal or objective of the use of AI?
What is the goal of sharing information about it?
To inform?
To convince?
To find financial support?
Bias
What could create bias in the AI technology?
Are there ethical issues associated with this?
Are bias or ethical issues acknowledged?
By the source of information?
By the party responsible for the AI?
By its users?
Owner
Who is the owner or developer of the AI technology?
