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 Right00:53 Why AI Ethics Matters02:38 Meet Dr Karen Boyd03:43 AI and Student Resilience05:54 Where to Draw the Line08:06 Writing Policies in Class13:12 Values at Stake15:18 Jobs and Entry Level Fears19:30 Deepfakes and Media Literacy21:59 Trust and AI Detection25:23 Art Authenticity and AI26:10 Closing Thoughts and Book27:26 Credits and Sign Off