Automation vs Augmentation: AI Study Game

Learn the difference between AI replacing a task and AI helping a human do it better.

Core idea

Definitions

Automation means AI does a task instead of a person.

Augmentation means AI helps a person do a task better, while the person stays involved.

Decision boundary means the line between “AI suggests” and “AI decides or acts.”

Round 1 Score: 0/0

Choose whether each situation is automation, augmentation, or a decision-boundary issue.

Round 2

Match the Vocabulary

Pick the best definition for each term.

Round 3

Mini Boss Question

A school uses AI to suggest which students may need extra tutoring. A teacher reviews the list, talks to students, and makes the final decision.

Teacher note

Discussion Prompts

  1. When should AI be allowed to automate a task?
  2. When is augmentation safer than automation?
  3. Who is responsible if an AI suggestion causes harm?
  4. Where should the decision boundary be in schools, hospitals, or policing?