CSR and Decision-Making Simulation

This activity helps you understand how companies can act responsibly when using AI. You’ll explore how AI can cause social impacts like bias and privacy issues, and how businesses can respond through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and careful decision-making.

Learning Objectives

• Understand Social Impact:

  • Learn how AI tools might cause problems like bias or privacy infringement.
  • Discover why companies need to consider these issues and act responsibly.

• Corporate Decision-Making:

  • See how a company makes decisions about launching or improving AI products.
  • Understand how CSR reports and public statements are used to address issues.

• Experience Through Simulation:

  • Participate in a simulation that mimics real-world decision-making processes in a company.

Example Activities

• Setting Up a Virtual Company:

  • Roles:
    • Divide into groups and assign roles such as company executives, development team members, and consumer representatives.
  • Task:
    • Simulate decision-making scenarios before and after launching an AI product.
    • Discuss potential social impacts like model bias or privacy issues.

• Using Test Results:

  • Scenario:
    • Imagine that your AI model shows bias or you receive user complaints.
  • Task:
    • Discuss how your company should respond.
    • Decide on steps for apologizing, improving the system, and preventing future issues.

• Social Responsibility Declaration:

  • Task:
    • At the end of the simulation, work as a team to write a CSR report or press release.
    • Explain what went wrong, how you fixed it, and how your company will prevent similar issues in the future.

• Discussion Points:

  • How should companies balance business goals with ethical responsibilities?
  • What strategies can help rebuild trust if an AI product causes harm?
  • How can public feedback influence corporate decisions?

Key Takeaways

• Corporate Responsibility:
  • Companies must consider the social impact of AI and act ethically.
• Real-World Decision-Making:
  • Simulating corporate decisions helps you understand the challenges and solutions in real business environments.
• Communication and Accountability:
  • Writing a CSR report or press release teaches you how to communicate improvements and maintain accountability.

By participating in this simulation, you’ll gain practical insights into how companies manage ethical challenges with AI, making decisions that protect society and build trust with users. Enjoy the experience and use it to develop your own critical thinking and problem-solving skills!

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