Collaborative workshop · 2 hours
Understand the risks of artificial intelligence, together
By connecting cards, a group builds an overview of AI: how it works, what it can do, its impacts, its risks and the possible responses. No technical background required.
An understanding built together
The AI Risks Collage follows the principle of collaborative workshops such as the Climate Collage: a deck of cards that you connect, led by a facilitator who deals them out and guides the group. No lecture, no expertise required. Everyone contributes and leaves with a clear picture of the topic.
Adapted from the AI Safety Collage by the CeSIA, inspired by the Climate Collage, run by Pause IA.
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Deal
The facilitator deals the cards to the group, step by step.
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Connect
Cards are placed and cause-and-effect links are drawn.
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Discuss
The group steps back, from risks all the way to solutions.
What you go through
The cards unfold in five steps, from how AI works to collective responses.
- 1How AI worksWhat an AI model is, the data that trains it, its autonomy, its "black box" side.
- 2What it can doGenerating images and text, recommending content, acting in the world through robotics.
- 3Risks already hereDeepfakes, bias and discrimination, cyberattacks, mental health, environmental impact.
- 4Risks aheadMisalignment, loss of control, the race toward ever more powerful systems.
- 5Possible responsesSafety research, independent evaluations, democratic oversight, regulation.
A look at the cards
Each card has an illustration on the front and a short explanation on the back. The printed cards are in French.
39 cards in total, including the introduction card.
Run your first collage
The material is free and released under the open CC BY-SA 4.0 licence: download, print, use and adapt it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any knowledge of AI?
No. The workshop is open to everyone, with no technical background. The cards explain the concepts as you go.
How long does a workshop last?
About two hours, including dealing the cards and discussion. The format can be adjusted to the group.
How many people are needed?
A handful of participants is enough. Larger groups split into working tables, each with its own collage.
Is it free?
Yes. The cards and the guide are shared free of charge under the open CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
Can it be run remotely?
Soon. An online version is in preparation. In the meantime, the printable material lets you run it in person.
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