Artificial Intelligence Ethics

The approach

Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder, this beginner course asks learners to identify ethical problems in AI, critique them and then propose solutions. That sequence, moving from recognition to critique to design, gives the course a practical rhythm rather than a purely theoretical one.

Who it suits

Students, educators and professionals in any field where AI tools are being adopted will benefit from a course built around judgement. Its framing around the future of responsible AI makes it a reasonable choice for people who want to take a position in debates about the technology.

Takeaways

• Naming an ethical problem clearly is the first step toward fixing it.
• Critiquing a system means asking who it affects and how.
• Design solutions should be tested against the problems they are meant to solve.