Case – Open AI
Case Study Instructions
Introduction
In this assignment, you will read a case study about OpenAI and answer the associated questions. This exercise will help you explore various leadership and ethical challenges in the development and governance of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). You are encouraged to use AI tools to assist you in brainstorming, organizing, and editing your responses. However, the original content should be your own work. If you use AI, you must cite it properly according to the AI Use Policy in the Generative AI section of the Getting Started module. Refer to the AI Use Policy for detailed instructions on how to use and cite AI tools.
Instructions
Read the OpenAI case study provided.
Answer the following questions:
OpenAI Case: Ethical Implications and Governance in AI Development
Question 1: Ethical Framework
As a leader at OpenAI, you are tasked with developing an ethical framework for the development of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Using details from the case and principles from Craig Johnson’s Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership, outline three key ethical principles that should guide the development of AGI. Discuss one potential ethical dilemma you might face and how you would address it to ensure that the development benefits all of humanity.
Focus Areas: Ethical principles, AGI development, addressing dilemmas.
Question 2: Bias Mitigation
Review the methods used by OpenAI to mitigate bias in their models. Using relevant material from Johnson’s text, propose two additional strategies to ensure fairness in AI systems.
Focus Areas: Bias mitigation, fairness.
Question 3: Transparency and Accountability
Analyze the governance mechanisms discussed in the case. As a leader, propose two methods to enhance transparency and accountability in OpenAI’s operations, incorporating concepts from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. Explain how these methods can help maintain stakeholder trust and support.
Focus Areas: Governance mechanisms, transparency, accountability, stakeholder trust.
Question 4: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibilities
Discuss the tension between rapid innovation and ethical considerations in AI development at OpenAI. Suggest one approach to balance the need for innovation with ethical responsibilities, using leadership strategies from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. Include how you would engage stakeholders in this process.
Focus Areas: Innovation vs. ethics, balancing strategies, stakeholder engagement.
Guidelines for Using AI:
AI Tools: You may use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Meta LLaMA to assist you.
Original Content: Ensure that the final submission is your own work and reflects your understanding and analysis.
Citing AI: If you use AI, you must cite it properly. Include footnotes for any AI assistance and provide a reference list citation.
Citation Format:
In-Text Footnote Citation:
“Assistance provided by [AI Tool Name] was used to brainstorm, organize, and edit this response.”1
Reference List Citation:
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT. Available from https://chat.openai.com/Links to an external site..
Microsoft. (2024). Copilot. Available from https://copilot.microsoft.com/Links to an external site..
Anthropic. (2024). Claude. Available from https://claude.ai/Links to an external site..
Meta. (2024). LLaMA. Available from https://meta.ai/Links to an external site..
Submission:
Submit your responses in a single document by Day 7 of this week.
Ensure your document is well-organized and clearly addresses each question.
Follow the guidelines for professional writing, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
By following these instructions and using AI responsibly, you will be able to enhance your learning experience while maintaining academic integrity.
View Rubric
Open AI Case Rubric
Open AI Case Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
Ethical Frameworkview longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Clearly describes ethical principles with detailed, relevant discussion on dilemmas.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Describes ethical principles with adequate detail and discusses dilemmas adequately.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides a basic outline of ethical principles with limited discussion on dilemmas.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Addresses the question but lacks clarity, detail, or relevance0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Bias Mitigation
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Thoroughly reviews methods and proposes two well-thought-out strategies.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Reviews methods adequately and proposes two relevant strategies.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Basic review of methods and proposes at least one relevant strategy.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Provides minimal review and/or inadequate proposals.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Transparency and Accountability
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Proposes two detailed, relevant methods with clear links to Kouzes and Posner’s concepts.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Proposes two methods with adequate detail and relevance.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides basic proposals with some relevance.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Proposals are vague, lacking detail or relevance.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibilities
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Suggests a detailed, relevant approach with clear application of Kouzes and Posner’s strategies.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Suggests an approach with adequate detail and relevance.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides a basic approach with some relevance.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Suggestion is unclear, lacking detail or relevance.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
AI Usage and Citation
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Effectively uses AI and cites it correctly and thoroughly.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Uses AI appropriately and cites it correctly with minor errors.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Uses AI with some relevance but citation is incomplete or incorrect.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Uses AI minimally or incorrectly and/or does not cite it properly.0 pts
Missing
Does not use or cite AI./ 20 pts
Total Points: 0
Required Textbooks (3)
All three books are necessary to complete course requirements.
Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2017) The Leadership ChallengeLinks to an external site., 6th edition. 978-1119278962
Johnson, C. E. (2018). Meeting the Ethical Challenges of LeadershipLinks to an external site., 6th edition. Sage: Thousand
Oaks. 978-1506321639
Nichols, T. (2024). Generative AI and Leadership Ethics. Harvard Business Publishing.
1. Go to https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/1180835Links to an external site.