Upgrade or Unplug?

Students explore various real-life AI inventions and decide whether each system should be upgraded, kept as-is, or unplugged entirely due to safety or fairness issues. Learners support their decisions with written explanations that show awareness of risk, usefulness, and human oversight. The worksheet fosters critical thinking about appropriate AI implementation and helps students consider consequences of flawed or unfinished technology. It also encourages deeper reflection on when human judgment must override machine automation.
Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Evaluating Technology in Society

English Language Arts – Argumentative Writing with Justification

Digital Citizenship – Understanding AI Oversight and Safety

Critical Thinking – Weighing Benefits vs. Risks

This worksheet is part of our Good vs. Bad AI Worksheets collection.