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INSTRUCTOR: 
Rebecca Bowman, Esq., PE

Purpose and Background

This presentation was recorded at the AEI 2025 Conference.

This presentation explores the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the unique value human wisdom brings to technological interactions. The presenter detailed distinctions between types of AI (e.g., general vs. narrow, supervised vs. unsupervised) and their implications on engineering practice. She underscored the importance of disclosing AI use in professional work, particularly in academic and legal contexts, and warned against relying on AI as a substitute for human judgment. The talk addressed key concerns such as plagiarism, confidentiality, intellectual property, and the professional duty to remain competent with emerging technologies. Throughout, it emphasizes that AI is a tool, not a replacement for the engineer’s responsibility and ethical decision-making. The session concluded with a call to inspire future engineers and safeguard public trust through ethical practice.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the ethical challenges and responsibilities associated with using AI in professional engineering and academic settings.
• List key distinctions between different types of AI (general vs. narrow, supervised vs. unsupervised, generative vs. discriminative).
• Explain the importance of disclosing AI-assisted contributions in reports, publications, and academic work.
• Identify professional resources and guidelines available for navigating ethical dilemmas related to AI and engineering practice.
• Discuss the role of human wisdom in ensuring ethical decision-making, accountability, and innovation in the age of AI.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Architectural Engineers
• Structural Engineers
• Sustainability Consultants
• Construction Engineers
• Academic and Professional Researchers
• Early Career Professionals

How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]