Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges is a four-week course that explores ethical and societal aspects of the increasing use of artificial intelligent technologies (AI). The aim of the course is to raise awareness of ethical and societal aspects of AI and to stimulate reflection and discussion upon implications of the use of AI in society. The course consists of four modules where each module represents about one week of part-time studies. A module includes a number of lectures and readings. Each lesson finishes with a mandatory assignment in which you write a short sum-up of the most important new knowledge/insight you gained from this lesson, and review a lesson sum-up written by another student/participant. The assessments are intended to encourage learning and to stimulate reflection on ethical and societal issues of the use of AI in society. Participating in forum discussions is voluntary but strongly encouraged. In the first module, we will discuss algorithmic bias and surveillance. Is it really true that algorithms are purely logical and free from human biases or are they maybe just as biased as we are, and if they are, why is that and what can we do about it? AI in many ways makes surveillance more effective, but what does it mean to us if we are increasingly being watched in more and more sophisticated ways? Next, we will talk about the impact of AI on democracy. We discuss why democracy is important, and how AI could hamper public democratic discussion, but also how it can help improve democracy. We will for instance talk about how social media could play in the hands of authoritarian regimes and present some ideas on how to make use of AI tools to develop the functioning of democracy. A further ethical question concerns whether our treatment of AI could matter for the AIs themselves. Can artefacts be conscious? What do we even mean by “conscious”? What is the relationship between consciousness and intelligence? This is the topic of the third week of the course. In the last module we will talk about responsibility and control. If an autonomous car hits an autonomous robot, who is responsible? And who is responsible to make sure AI is developed in a safe and democratic way? The last question of the course, and maybe also the ultimate question for our species, is how to control machines that are more intelligent than we are. Our intelligence has given us a lot of power over the world we live in. Shall we really give that power away to machines and if we do, how do we stay in charge? At the end of the course, you will have · a basic understanding of the AI bias phenomenon and the role of AI in surveillance, · a basic understanding of the importance of democracy in relation to AI and acquaintance with common issues with democracy in relation to AI, · an understanding of the complexity of the concepts ‘intelligence’ and ‘consciousness’ and acquaintance with common approaches to creating artificial consciousness, · a basic understanding of the concepts of ‘forward-looking’ and ‘backward-looking responsibility’ and an acquaintance with problems connected to applying these concepts on AI, · a basic understanding of the control problem in AI and acquaintance with commonly discussed solutions to this problem, · and an ability to discuss and reflect upon the ethical and societal aspects of these issues.
RG
Great Course! I think everyone who is using or is interested in pursuing a career in AI should take an Ethics course. Very useful information.
IM
the review of written task took so long but overall it was an interesting course.
VK
This course provides a multifaceted approach of the complex world of AI ethics. Highly recommended.
ST
The program is very useful and highly interesting. The authors are very professional and they know how to teach.
KS
great introduction to AI for the average person. Good insight into the issues we will face and ways we can use democratic ways to resolve and monitor.
FL
A very well-structured and informative course. The videos were really interesting and intellectually stimulating. I really enjoyed this one.
GA
Such an amazing course. I learned a lot and gained new perspectives. The articles in reading sections were so important. Thank you!
TF
Thought-provoking - a great start for those seeking to understand more about the implications of AI.
JD
Excellent comprehensive course from Lund University that teaches people how to embrace AI amongst all the societal challenges.
SA
Course providing a nudge into the moral and ethical dilemmas with AI.
KK
I really enjoyed this course and gained so much knowledge because of it.
CS
Leading academics and instructors made this course very easy to understand and apply in real-life practical scenarios.
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The course itself is really good. But part of the course is to receive grade and grade peers assignment, which only a few of them were completed by other people. Meaning that you will not be graded and will not have a chance to grade others. And therefore, will not be able to conclude the course.
the information given by the course were good, although the peer grade system is really slow and doesn't give the needed feedback and motivation for learning the material fast enough.
use a different grading system such as 4-choice question
This is a thorough course on AI ethics from a philosophical and social perspective. It will give you a strong fundamental to understand AI ethics.
A very well-structured and informative course. The videos were really interesting and intellectually stimulating. I really enjoyed this one.
Excellent comprehensive course from Lund University that teaches people how to embrace AI amongst all the societal challenges.
The program is very useful and highly interesting. The authors are very professional and they know how to teach.
Interesting lectures that everyone learning AI/ML should experience.
Le cours est une exploration approfondie et équilibrée des enjeux cruciaux liés au contrôle éthiques et défis sociétaux tel qu'il le prétend . Il aborde des questions éthiques complexes et des défis techniques et éthiques associés à la création de machines intelligentes et super intelligentes, tout en proposant différentes perspectives et solutions envisageables. Ce type de cours est extrêmement précieux pour l'avenir de l'humanité car il prépare les étudiants et les professionnels à comprendre et à gérer les implications profondes de l'IA sur la société, l'économie, l'éthique et même la survie de l'espèce humaine. En abordant ces questions de manière approfondie, le cours encourage la réflexion critique et la recherche de solutions innovantes contrôlées pour relever ces défis complexes. Ce cours offre une perspective complète sur les différentes stratégies possibles pour garantir un développement éthique et sûr de l'IA. Il constitue un outil éducatif essentiel pour sensibiliser les individus aux défis émergents de l'IA avancée et pour les préparer à contribuer de manière constructive à la gestion de ces défis dans les années à venir. Merci à Coursera et l'Université de Lund.
This course provided a comprehensive overview of the ethical challenges and responsibilities associated with AI development, offering valuable insights into topics like AI biases, consciousness, and accountability. The content was well-structured and thought-provoking, encouraging deep reflection on the societal impacts of AI technologies. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding the ethical implications of AI and the importance of responsible AI practices.
Es un curso muy completo que explica de forma clara las implicaciones que tiene y tendrá la Inteligencia Artificial en el ámbito personal y profesional de las personas. En la práctica, sirve como conocimiento a partir del cual trabajar para el presente y el futuro actual que será definido, entre otras cosas, por la IA. En particular, me pareció valioso que incorporaran el tema de las IA capaces de tener conciencia.
This course was fantastic! I really enjoyed the videos, content, and additional reading resources provided. I learned so much more than I expected when I first enrolled. This course is a MUST for anyone getting into AI, LLMs, Big Data, or AGI, or for those beginning their AI journey and wanting a deeper understanding of AI’s ethical discussions. Thank you, Lund University and Coursera, for such a great course!
الكورس هو بوابة مهمة جدا للإدراك الخاص بأهمية وخطورة الذكاء الاصطناعي في نفس الوقت لابد من مناقشة المخاطر قبل الاهتمام المبالغ فيه لاستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي ووضع قوانين ومبادئ للخصوصية والالتزام بها ولابد من معرفة المستخدمين للمخاطر انتهاك الخصوصية وقد تصل الي اي مرحلة مهم معرفة قوانين الثلاثة الخاصة بالروبوتات ودراسة ابعادها . كورس شيق واضافة ممتازة
This a comprehensive course on the main aspects of ethics surrounding AI, with lots of examples, readings and videos that are accessible and easy to understand. For the novice, this is a great course to start learning about the ethical implications if AI and the effect of AI on human societies across the world.
I've taken two courses on artificial intelligence at Lund University. Both are outstanding. The readings and assignments were interesting, helpful, and kind of easy. This course generates more questions than it answers, which I've found to be incredibly intellectually challenging.
the course is very well thought of. Thank you for making it available for free, it very instructive and the reading suggestions are great. I would perhaps shorten the final module, as it became very repetitive and philosophical, without any objective proposals or examples.
Basic but comprehensive guide to learning the fundamentals of ethics in AI and the changes it brought with it. Recommended for anyone's attempting to enter the domain of ethical and societal discussions on AI. Thank you for the brilliant course.
A fantastic course for understanding how AI affects various facets of our lives and the hidden challenges associated with a disruptive technological revolution, such as AI, and possibly AGI and artificial superintelligence in the future.
Muy interesante este curso al poder tratar un tema tan complejo como es la IA para los que no conocemos ni trabajamos con la tecnología de manera tan estrecha
Personally, courses in Coursera is really helpful for me. I can take my own time, it reminds me to complete. And I gained lot of new things from this courses.
excelente curso, buenísimo material visual y de lectura, maravillosa comunicación con los otros estudiantes y lo máximo muy buenos instructores, gracias