AI in Everyday Life – Virtual Assembly at HGS

On Tuesday 14 July, Year 10 Computer Science students at Handsworth Grammar School participated in a virtual assembly exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday life.

With AI likely to influence almost every career in the future, the session helped students understand why developing confidence, awareness and critical thinking in this area is becoming increasingly important.

Students developed their understanding of how AI systems are trained, the importance of human oversight and the need to think critically about emerging technologies. Key themes included fairness, safety and responsible AI, alongside insights into the diverse and exciting career opportunities available across the technology sector.

The session also explored how AI already underpins many of the technologies students use each day, including navigation apps, streaming recommendations, voice assistants and smartphone tools.

It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen students’ digital literacy and encourage them to consider both the opportunities and responsibilities associated with an increasingly AI-enabled world.

Many thanks to Pam Jones and @Tech She Can for delivering such an engaging and thought-provoking virtual assembly.