- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by Politecnico di Milano
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This course deals with the problems created, aggravated or transformed by AI. It is intended to give students a chance to reflect on the ethical, social, and cultural impact of AI by focusing on the issues faced by and brought about by professionals in AI but also by citizens, institutions and societies. The course addresses these topics by means of case studies and examples analyzed in the light of the main ethical frameworks.Modules
Introduction to Ethics of AI
1
Videos
- Introduction to Ethics of AI
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Responsibility and AI
1
Videos
- Responsibility in the ethics of technology
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Weekly Quiz
1
Assignment
- Weekly Quiz
Ethics of autonomous vehicles
1
Videos
- Ethics of autonomous vehicles
1
Readings
- Bibliographical references
Autonomous weapon systems: ethical and social issues
1
Videos
- Autonomous weapons and the digitalization of conflicts
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Digital Medicine
1
Videos
- Digital medicine
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Sustainability and environmental impact of AI
1
Videos
- Sustainability and environmental impact
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Cybersecurity
1
Videos
- Cybersecurity and AI
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Weekly Quiz
1
Assignment
- Weekly Quiz
Human decisions and AI
2
Videos
- Human decisions and AI - Part One
- Human decisions and AI - Part Two
2
Readings
- Bibliographical References
- Bibliographical References
Information flow, privacy and surveillance
2
Videos
- What is the value of privacy in information society? - Part One
- What is the value of privacy in information society? - Part Two
2
Readings
- Bibliographical References
- Bibliographical References
Moralizing technologies
1
Videos
- Moralizing technologies
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Weekly quiz
1
Assignment
- Weekly Quiz
AI policies
1
Videos
- AI policies
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Ethics of AI: a paradigmatic change
1
Videos
- Ethics of AI: a paradigmatic change
1
Readings
- Bibliographical References
Weekly quiz
1
Assignment
- Weekly Quiz
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The "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence" course, offered by Coursera, delves into the ethical, social, and cultural challenges posed by AI technology. Designed as a foundational course within the Data Science & AI domain, it seeks to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the moral dilemmas and impacts AI presents to professionals, citizens, institutions, and societies. Through the examination of case studies and practical examples, participants will explore these issues within the context of established ethical frameworks. The course is led by an experienced instructor and spans 660 minutes, offering rich, in-depth content. Learners can choose between two subscription options: Starter and Professional, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals. This course is ideal for those looking to gain a thoughtful perspective on the intersection of AI and ethics, whether they are budding data scientists, tech professionals, or anyone interested in understanding the broader implications of artificial intelligence.

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