Protecting Our Youth: Misuse of AI Techniques by School Students

The misuse of AI techniques by school students is a major concern today, that requires immediate attention and ethical guidance. Recently, legal authorities have received complaints about students using AI-generated content for posting on the social media, often without understanding the consequences, or with the malicious intent of revenge and defaming, of not only girls but also boys, not only of their own age group but also those who are quite younger or adults. They use AI-generated personas or deepfake technologies to create fake identities for online interactions, potentially leading to cyberbullying or misinformation. Those with coding skills, develop malicious AI programs, like chatbots spreading misinformation or Misuse of AI also extends to invading the privacy of individuals, such as using facial recognition technology or AI-powered surveillance systems to intrude on personal spaces.

Addressing the misuse of AI by school students involves a combination of preventive measures, education, and ethical considerations. Schools should incorporate education on responsible and ethical AI use into the curriculum, making students aware of the potential consequences of misuse. They should implement and enforce strict policies against these anti social activities. This includes leveraging AI tools for unethical purposes. Schools can collaborate with technology companies and organizations to implement tools that detect and prevent AI misuse.

Teachers and administrators should actively monitor students' online activities and use of technology to identify any potential misuse of AI and encourage ethical coding practices by promoting the positive use of AI for problem-solving, innovation, and societal benefit.

Parents should be educated about the potential misuse of AI tools and be actively involved in monitoring and guiding their children's use of technology during Parent Teachers meetings.

By fostering a culture of ethical behavior, transparency, and responsible use of technology, schools can help mitigate the misuse of AI techniques by students. Ongoing dialogue and awareness-building are crucial to addressing emerging challenges associated with AI in an educational context.

Sensitizing students especially girls against AI-generated fake pictures is a critical aspect of digital literacy and online safety. AI technologies, particularly deepfake applications, can manipulate and create realistic-looking fake images and videos, which may be used for malicious purposes. Here are some strategies for sensitizing girls against AI-generated fake pictures:

Educating students, including girls, about the capabilities of AI in generating fake images and the potential risks associated with them is utmost important. For this, Digital Literacy Programs:, Safety Workshops, Awareness Campaigns, Open Conversations. Privacy Settings and Security Measures Trainings should be conducted.

It is also necessary to inform girls about reporting mechanisms available on various platforms to report and taking down manipulated or fake content. Providing guidance on how to report such incidents to school authorities and law enforcement is also a matter of concern.

Displaying posters about the legal implications of these activities and trainings by the school authorities somehow becomes ineffective. Hence, effective interaction with the help of external expertise should be done repeatedly. The schools need to understand and share about the legal implications of creating and sharing manipulated content without consent and regularly discuss the consequences of engaging in such activities, including potential legal actions against perpetrators and engage parents in discussions about the challenges and risks associated with AI-generated fake content.

By combining education, awareness, and open communication, schools and communities can help young boys and girls build resilience against the negative effects of AI-generated fake pictures.