Is AI fair–and why does it matter for your life, career, and community?
Understanding ethics in AI isn’t just about technology; it is essential for careers, personal lives, and roles as informed citizens. Employers and communities increasingly value people who can spot biases in algorithms, anticipate unintended impacts, and use AI responsibly and sustainably.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Recognize how biases in algorithms affect everyday decisions like hiring, social media interactions, and financial choices.
- Write clear, effective algorithms and explore how optimizing different goals changes outcomes.
- Apply an Ethical Matrix to understand the trade-offs and stakeholder impacts in AI systems.
- Investigate real-world examples of AI bias and propose practical solutions to address these issues.
- Understand the environmental impacts of AI and identify ways organizations can use AI sustainably.
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Below you'll find the topics you'll cover in this module, helping you build a clear understanding of the key ideas. After that, you'll see the activities you'll complete, giving you hands-on practice to apply what you've learned.
Topics
In this module, you'll explore these topics:
Algorithms as Opinions
Exploring Ethics through the Ethical Matrix
Investigating AI Bias and Unanticipated Consequences
Environmental Impacts and Sustainable AI Practices
Activities
You'll apply your learning through these activities:
- DISCUSSION: Analyze everyday algorithms and identify potential biases.
- ASSIGNMENT: Write a short algorithm using pseudo-code or structured steps.
- ASSIGNMENT: Create an algorithm for a personal routine, optimizing for different criteria.
- ASSIGNMENT: Complete an Ethical Matrix for an AI scenario.
- QUIZ: Complete a quiz on bias in AI.
- DISCUSSION: Analyze the environmental footprint of AI technologies.