The course "Responsible AI and Ethics" explores the ethical, social, and technical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It focuses on understanding bias in both human and machine systems and provides strategies for mitigating risks. By examining key issues such as fairness, accountability, and the regulatory landscape, learners will gain essential knowledge to navigate the ethical challenges in AI. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will explore the complexities of AI implementations, assessing their impact on society and industries.
This course provides practical insights into responsible AI development, emphasizing both ethical decision-making and effective risk management. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to lead AI projects that balance innovation with accountability, ensuring AI systems are fair, transparent, and sustainable. This unique combination of theoretical knowledge and real-world applications makes the course invaluable for anyone aiming to lead in the AI field.
In this course, you will explore the ethical, social, and technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), focusing on sources of bias, risk mitigation strategies, and the regulatory landscape. You'll examine the trade-offs between human and machine biases, AI team dynamics, and emerging labor trends. The key topics of this course include responsible AI use, legal frameworks, and the impact of evaluation methods on team performance. you will gain practical insights into building fairer, more effective AI systems through case studies and discussions.
What's included
1 reading1 plugin
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1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Course Overview•5 minutes
1 plugin•Total 4 minutes
Instructor Biography: Dr. Ian McCulloh•4 minutes
Bias (Human and Machine)
Module 2•6 hours to complete
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This module introduces you to the concept of bias in Artificial Intelligence. While there has been much publicity and attention on the topic of machine bias, it often ignores human bias. In this module, you will compare human and machine bias to enable a more fair assessment of risk in AI systems. Specific attention will be paid to Machine Learning bias, algorithm bias, human bias, measurement bias, and algorithmic drift.
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7 videos5 readings3 assignments1 plugin
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7 videos•Total 77 minutes
Bias (Human + Machine) •14 minutes
What is Bias?•16 minutes
Managing AI Bias •4 minutes
Bias from a Data Perspective •16 minutes
Inter-Annotator Agreement •11 minutes
Nudging Human Bias - USPTO •8 minutes
Nudging Human Bias - Other Examples•8 minutes
5 readings•Total 170 minutes
Reading References•60 minutes
Amazon Scraps AI Recruiting Tool That Showed Bias Against Women•5 minutes
Hotel Fires Robot Staff after Guest Complaints•5 minutes
Reading References•60 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Ethical Challenges of AI Bias in Society•40 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Understanding and Managing Bias in AI Systems•15 minutes
Addressing Human Bias through Agreement and Nudging Techniques•15 minutes
Bias (Human and Machine)•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 2 minutes
Video: Racist Robot? | Microsoft AI Experiment Under Fire•2 minutes
Responsible AI
Module 3•5 hours to complete
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This module introduces you to the complex topic of responsible AI. The common “risk-based approach” will be contrasted with the more ethical “human baseline approach.” You will also cover fiscal/performance responsibility, international regulations, privacy, and legal considerations.
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8 videos3 readings3 assignments3 plugins
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8 videos•Total 102 minutes
Responsible Artificial Intelligence •17 minutes
Use Case Organ Donation •17 minutes
Human Baseline •16 minutes
Privacy•14 minutes
Privacy Methods•8 minutes
Transparency and Explanability •9 minutes
Transparency and Explanability Solutions •7 minutes
Case Study - Internal Revenue Service•14 minutes
3 readings•Total 120 minutes
Reading References•40 minutes
Reading References•40 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Ethics in AI - Responsibility and Transparency•40 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Foundations of Responsible AI: Ethics, Privacy, and Human Considerations•15 minutes
Ensuring Accountability: Transparency, Explainability, and Real-World Applications•15 minutes
Responsible AI•60 minutes
3 plugins•Total 16 minutes
Video: The Real Reason Boeing's New Plane Crashed Twice•6 minutes
Video: Top 5 AI Failures and What We Learned from Them•7 minutes
Video: AI for Good - Ethics in AI•3 minutes
Case Studies
Module 4•6 hours to complete
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This AI case studies module offers you practical insights into AI's transformative power across various applications. You will explore successful integrations and lessons from AI's challenges, focusing on decision-making, implementation, and outcomes. Real-world examples will help you understand critical success factors and avoid potential pitfalls in AI adoption.
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6 videos6 readings3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 40 minutes
Module Introduction•1 minute
Case Study Introduction•1 minute
Case Study 1 - Object Detection Computer Vision•10 minutes
Case Study 2 - Disability Claims Processing•12 minutes
Case Study 3 - Service Request Resolution•9 minutes
Case Study 4 - Countering the Digital Caliphate•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 200 minutes
Case Study Introduction•20 minutes
Assessing Data Quality of Annotations with Krippendorff Alpha for Applications in Computer Vision•30 minutes
Automatic Health Record Review to Help Prioritize Gravely Ill Social Security Disability Applicants•30 minutes
Service Request Resolution•60 minutes
Countering the Digital Caliphate•20 minutes
Self-Reflective Reading: Risk, Resource, and Strategy: Insights from Case Studies•40 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Leveraging AI in Real-World Applications: Case Studies in Computer Vision & Healthcare•15 minutes
AI Applications in Service Automation & Security: Case Studies in Resolution and Counterterrorism•15 minutes
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