The program uniquely combines computer science and social work concepts to encourage critical thinking about the social implications of AI for communities.
The Columbia University AI4ALL program offers high school students an interdisciplinary exploration of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on its application to social change. Participants gain tangible research skills through a curriculum that combines computer science and social work concepts. The program emphasizes understanding how factors like race, power, privilege, and oppression can be embedded in algorithms and their societal impact. Students learn technical concepts such as machine learning and Python programming in the mornings, followed by afternoon sessions with guest speakers who provide diverse perspectives on the day's topics. The program includes hands-on experience, culminating in a final project presentation to classmates, mentors, and industry professionals. Field trips to companies like LinkedIn and Samsung have been part of past programs, offering exposure to real-world AI applications. The overarching goal is to equip young people, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in AI, with the tools to become AI changemakers and leaders who can engage responsibly with technology and apply it to social justice initiatives.
A typical day involves morning sessions focused on technical computer science concepts like machine learning and Python, followed by afternoon sessions featuring guest speakers who discuss the social implications and real-world applications of AI.
This program is ideal for high school students, particularly rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in AI and tech, who are curious about AI and its intersection with social justice.
Columbia University, New York, NY
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