The possibilities of AI have captivated our collective imagination. From writing poems and songs, to analyzing medical data and recommending the best treatment plan, to predicting when complex machinery will need maintenance, AI has the potential to dramatically improve how we live and work.

But when looking for ways to apply this cutting-edge, revolutionary technology, we must be clear-eyed about the potential to help as well as harm. Remember, AI is still in its “toddler stage” of development. The only values it possesses are the ones we teach it. As designers, we have a responsibility to align this technology to our purpose and intentions, and teach it what we value.

Designing for AI requires new considerations and new ways of thinking. We must focus our design talents upon a new type relationship with machines— machines that can draw from vast stores of human knowledge, hold a conversation, and increase human understanding. What should these relationships look like? How might we take an ethical approach to create the best experiences with AI? And what role does design thinking have in helping us design for AI?