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Unpacking AI- Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students (Global)

Unpacking AI- Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students (Global)

Course Objective

  • To provide a basic understanding of how AI is defined and which technical principles currently determine this definition.
  • To provide an overview of the areas of society in which Al systems are used and the social interactions that arise as a result, some of which are also associated with negative consequences or risks, such as bias and discrimination or media trust and misinformation.
  • To shed light on how Al is developed, what governance plays a role in social development, and to what extent social participation should be considered in Al development.
     
Note:The Instructional Design Document for the FMC “Unpacking AI - Practical Foundations for Non-Tech Students” provides a detailed overview of the course structure, learning goals, module content, and the assessment and certification process.
 

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Key Modules

  • Topic 1: Introduction to Al definitions
  • Topic 2: Different levels of Al definition
  • Topic 3: Machine learning
  • Topic 4: Reflection of defining AI

  • Topic 1: Structure of an artificial neural network
  • Topic 2: Training an Artificial Neural Network
  • Topic 3: Applications of Al

  • Topic 1: Risks from Use
  • Topic 2: Risks Inherent to Technology
  • Topic 3: Biases and countermeasures

  • Topic 1: External Al Governance
  • Topic 2: Internal Al Governance
  • Topic 3: Datasheets

  • Topic 1: Overview of societal issues regarding Al
  • Topic 2: Resource Footprint of AI
  • Topic 3: Invisible human labour behind Al

  • Topic 1: What is Public Interest Al?
  • Topic 2: Applications and Contexts of Public Interest Al
  • Topic 3: The Al Compass

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    importanceSectionRight Undergraduate-level students in universities

  • Course Format

    courseIcon Massive Open Online Course in Atingi.org (15 hours)

  • Course Level

    foundationalIcon Foundational

  • Target Group

    importanceSectionRight Undergraduate-level students in universities

  • Course Format

    courseIcon Massive Open Online Course in Atingi.org (15 hours)

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