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Join the Ethics of AI Course by University of Helsinki [Free]: Register Now!

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Join the Ethics of AI Course by University of Helsinki [Free]: Register Now!

Learn what AI ethics means, what can and can’t be done to develop AI in an ethically sustainable way, and how to start thinking about AI from an ethical point of view through the Ethics of AI Course by University of Helsinki. Check out the details below.

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest science university in Finland, with an international scientific community of 40,000 people. Since 1640, they have contributed to the establishment of a fair and equal society that is considered one of the best in the world. Today, our multidisciplinary academic community solves problems that affect us all – with the power of knowledge, for the world. The University of Helsinki is a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and the Coimbra Group. It is also a founding member of the European University Association (EUA). The university is internationally recognized for its research, and it has produced many Nobel laureates.

Artificial intelligence is already a part of our daily lives. When we post pictures to social media, search online or ask questions from chatbots, we’re interacting with AI. Authorities, such as cities, rely on AI for providing public services. And governments are seeking solutions to global problems by using algorithmically produced knowledge. The goal of this course is to help you to develop your own skills for ethical thinking. You can complete the course at your own pace.

This course take a look at the ethical issues related to contemporary AI, open up their background in philosophy and give them an interpretation in terms of computer and other sciences. The goal of course is to develop skills for ethical thinking. The course provides a guide – or a roadmap – on the ethically sustainable design, implementation and use of AI. It will introduce you to basic ethical concepts, their theoretical background, and their role in discussion on contemporary AI. Through this course,

There are no prerequisites for the course. The course can be picked up by anyone with an interest in the ethics in AI.

You can complete the course at your own pace and there are no deadlines for anything.

Interested candidates can apply directly via this link.