by Ellie Haberl; illustrated by Stuart Sachs
Summary:
Your Own Song introduces the topics of recommendation algorithms and how people are influenced in their likes and dislikes.
AI Themes:
Recommendation Algorithms
Read the Story:
Original version (word count: 1271)
Short version (word count: 750)
Download the Story:
Original version (pdf)
Short version (pdf)
Listen to the Story:
Your Own Song Audio (5:03 minutes)
Discussion Prompts:
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How do you feel about AI that recommends songs, videos, shows, or movies (such as Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, etc.)?
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Do you think children should be allowed to freely interact with smart speakers like "Eliza" or Amazon's "Alexa?" Why or why not?
- How, if at all, did this story influence your feelings about recommendation algorithms?
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