Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

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Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

Instructors: University of Cambridge - Professional and Continuing Education

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, its omnipresence brings forth complex ethical issues revolving around safety, intellectual property, privacy, and responsible use. This introductory course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these issues, fostering constructive discussions and exploration of ethical AI principles, challenges, and best practices while experimenting with tools and prompting new ways to generate content.

The goal of the course is to inspire learners to use AI responsibly, delving into AI essentials, ethical implications, and real-world applications. Through case studies, practical exercises, and engaging forum discussions, students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and effectively navigate the ethical complexities of generative AI by exploring new tools and their applications. Aims of the course To comprehend the fundamental concepts and principles of ethical AI. To critically analyse the ethical implications of AI technologies on individuals and communities. To explore real-world examples highlighting ethical challenges in AI applications. To discuss and develop strategies for promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in the AI rapidly evolving scenario. To gain insights into diverse perspectives on AI ethics and how to responsibly use AI tools.

This module aims to lay the groundwork for understanding the historical context and evolution of AI and ethics. The module explores the definitions of AI, Machine Learning, and related technologies, setting the stage for a deep dive into the ethical dimensions of AI.

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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

3 videosTotal 21 minutes

Welcome to the course 2 minutes
Welcome to module 11 minute
Introduction to ethical AI17 minutes

2 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Course outline 10 minutes
Further reading on this week's topics30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Module 1 knowledge check 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introductions10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Designing an AI tool for prompt engineering15 minutes

Module 2 aims to deepen the understanding of the key principles of Ethical AI, focusing on fairness, accountability, transparency, safety, and privacy in AI systems. The module also delves into the ethical decision-making processes inherent in AI.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

In module 3 the focus is on delving into AI tools for text and image generation, understanding their functionalities, and guiding participants in choosing the right tool based on specific goals. The module includes an activity where students create a personal repository of AI tools and rank them based on ethical and effective criteria.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

Module 4 is dedicated to shedding light on case studies that demonstrate the ethical application of different prompts, offering participants insights into employing user-centred approaches to create inclusive, accessible, and useful content.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

Module 5 is dedicated to navigating the landscape of AI challenges and opportunities. It aims to explore the potential of AI for creating new job opportunities, enhancing efficiency, and preparing individuals for a career in a world increasingly shaped by AI systems.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videosTotal 33 minutes

Welcome to Module 52 minutes
Living with AI31 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Further reading on this week's topics10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

Module 5 knowledge check 10 minutes
Wrap up quiz 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Feedback and reflections10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Balancing job creation and displacement in the AI era15 minutes

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Instructors

University of Cambridge - Professional and Continuing Education

University of Cambridge

12 Courses8,315 learners

Matteo Zallio

University of Cambridge

2 Courses76 learners

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