Class 8 AI Unit 4: Ethics and Responsible AI
5 hours · assessed through projects
What this unit is about
AI ethics are the values and rules that keep AI safe and fair. This unit covers privacy, misinformation (including AI-made fakes) and AI's effect on society, and how to use AI tools responsibly, with reflection on real-world cases.
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What the unit covers
- Recognising privacy issues, misinformation and social impact.
- Responsible use of AI and digital tools.
- Reflection on real-world challenges.
Key terms
- AI ethics
- Values and guidelines that make sure AI is built and used responsibly.
- Misinformation
- False information that spreads, sometimes made faster by AI.
- Accountability
- A person or company being responsible for what their AI does.
Exam-style questions
1. How can you check whether a viral video might be a deepfake?
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Look for odd blinking, lip-sync or lighting, and check whether trusted news sources report the same thing.
2. Give one responsible rule for using an AI chatbot for homework.
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Use it to understand, then write the answer yourself and check its facts in your textbook.
Sources
Unit names, hours and marks checked against the official CBSE 2026-27 curriculum on 1 November 2026. Explanations and questions are written by CogniGuru.