Active Citizen Education Series: Empowering Citizens Through Artificial Intelligence Education

This session will serve as a practical workshop using international and national scenarios and other sources, and examples of how citizens can be educated on the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and how to use it for their advantage.

The objective of this session is to support attendees in thinking critically and reflecting upon what will be discussed. The session's outcomes include:

• Core AI concepts in plain language, including what AI can and cannot do in everyday contexts.
• How AI systems affect daily life, such as in media, public services, employment, healthcare, and civic participation.
• Evaluation of AI-driven information, identifying bias, misinformation, and ethical risks.
• The use of AI tools responsibly and effectively to support personal, professional, or community goals.
• Rights and responsibilities related to data privacy, transparency, and algorithmic decision-making.
• Ethical and inclusive AI practices within communities and institutions.
• The influence of AI in democratic processes, public services, media, and civic decision-making.
• The role of active citizens in shaping AI's societal impact, rather than passive consumers of technology.