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.
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
This course is part of Artificial Intelligence: an Overview Specialization
Instructor: Viola Schiaffonati
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Describe the reasons for an ethical analysis applied to AI.
Identify the ethical and social impacts and implications of AI.
Use critical skills in clarifying and ethically analyzing AI in different domains of life.
Critically analyze the current policies for AI and use ethical and socially responsible principles in your professional life.
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
This is a very interesting course on AI ethics. Lots of practical examples on AI ethics are given.The presentation of the Professor is excellent !
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This Coursera course was very informative and knowledgeable, well prepared and very well presented by Course instructor.
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The course is very clear and the tests are related with the contained of the course. It is easy to follow its content.
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