Aim
To observe and identify real-life examples of AI in everyday surroundings.
Materials Needed
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Notebook or worksheet
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Pen or pencil
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Smartphone (optional for demonstration — e.g., voice assistant or image recognition)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Observation
Take 5–10 minutes to look around your environment — home, classroom, or phone — and note down anything that seems “smart” or reacts to your actions.
Examples:
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Google Assistant answering your questions
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Face unlock feature on your phone
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YouTube or Spotify recommending songs or videos
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Online shopping sites suggesting products
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Auto-correct or predictive text while typing
Step 2: Class Discussion
Discuss with your classmates or teacher:
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What makes these devices or apps “smart”?
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How do they learn what we like or need?
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Are they using human-like thinking?
Encourage students to share diverse examples — from home appliances to apps or websites.
Step 3: Categorize AI Around You
Group your examples into the following categories in your notebook:
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Category |
Example of AI |
What it Does |
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At Home |
Smart TV |
Suggests shows |
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At School |
Online learning app |
Tracks progress and recommends lessons |
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On the Internet |
Search engine |
Completes queries, gives personalized results |
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In the Community |
Traffic signal systems |
Adjusts timing based on traffic flow |
Step 4: Reflect and Record
Write 2–3 sentences about how AI made one of your daily tasks easier.
Example:
“AI helps me by recommending educational videos that match my syllabus. It saves time and helps me study efficiently.”
Conclusion
Artificial Intelligence is not something far away — it’s already part of our world.
From phones and classrooms to hospitals and farms, AI is helping humans work smarter, not harder.
But it’s also important to understand it responsibly — using AI ethically and being aware of its limits.
Remember:
AI is a tool created by humans — how we use it determines whether it becomes helpful or harmful.