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User Awareness and Education for Generative AI
  • Level Beginner
  • Duration 3 hours
  • Course by Coursera Instructor Network
  • Offered by

About

This course aims to empower general users with a friendly and non-technical understanding of Generative AI. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI systems, helping learners to comprehend how AI decisions are made.

By highlighting the importance of user awareness, transparency, and informed decision-making, learners will be better equipped to make informed choices and interact with AI responsibly and confidently. The strategies and insights provided will help learners explore the creative potential of Generative AI while ensuring ethical practices and safeguarding against potential risks.

The course encourages active participation and emphasizes the collective responsibility of users in shaping the future of AI.

This course is designed for any employee or manager of a business that is either using or contemplating using AI and Generative AI, or anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to give students a plain-language basic understanding of the topic and some of the nuances of using AI.

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of computers and business will be helpful, but not mandatory. An open mind and curiosity about the broader societal impact of AI will enhance the learning experience.

Modules

Lesson 1: Introduction: Definitions And A Brief History Of Generative AI

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Lab
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1 Labs

  • [Optional] Access Your GPT GenAI Playground

5 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course and Instructor
  • Pre-Requisites and Target Audience
  • A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
  • What is Generative AI?
  • How Does Generative AI Work?

3 Readings

  • Course Overview: Lesson Overview
  • Additional Resources
  • [Optional] The Generative AI Lab Playground

Lesson 2: Transparency, Ability To Explain, And User Empowerment

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • The impact of generative AI in our lives
  • Understanding transparency in generative AI
  • Explaining AI decisions: building trust & confidence
  • Empowering users: AI interactions
  • Addressing biases and fairness: For inclusivity

1 Readings

  • Additional resources

Lesson 3: Strategies for Promoting User Understanding and Informed Decision-Making

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Effective AI: Educating users on how to use the tools
  • User-friendly interfaces: Easy and accessible AI
  • Educating users about AI limitations
  • Interacting with AI-generated content

1 Readings

  • Additional resources

Lesson 4: Promoting Responsible Use and Adoption of Generative AI

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Educating About Copyright & Intellectual Property
  • Safeguarding personal information in AI interactions
  • Collaboration and collective responsibility

1 Readings

  • Additional resources

Lesson 5: Enhancing User Awareness and Education for the Future

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Staying informed in the rapidly evolving AI landscape
  • The role of organizations and government
  • AI literacy and inclusive participation in AI development
  • Empowering users to shape AI development

1 Readings

  • Additional resources

Conclusion and Takeaways

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final assessment

2 Videos

  • Recap of Key Takeaways
  • Next Steps

Auto Summary

Explore the friendly and non-technical world of Generative AI with Coursera's "User Awareness and Education for Generative AI" course. Targeted at beginners, this 180-minute course empowers users to understand AI decisions, emphasizing transparency, ethical practices, and informed decision-making. Ideal for employees, managers, or anyone curious about AI, the course requires no prerequisites. Subscription options include Starter, Professional, and Paid tiers. Join to responsibly engage with AI and unlock its creative potential.

Phil Gold
Instructor

Phil Gold