Open University | An introduction to AI | 6 hours study
Sarah Ennett; “I took this course and recommend it for those who like more of a traditional educational experience. There is a good mix of content to read through, videos to watch and essay questions to consider. If you pass the two quizzes then you will receive a certificate that can be printed off as a statement of participation which has the OU logo on and refers to the 6 hours study length.”
From Open University – An Introduction to AI;
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents great opportunity, but also significant disruption for modern societies and cultures. This free online short course investigates the historical, ethical and social issues surrounding this technology. It is aimed at people interested in understanding where this technology has come from, the kinds of opportunities it brings to modern and future societies, but also the risks it presents, and what steps we might take to avoid such risks. This course has been developed from LG003 – An introduction to artificial intelligences.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- describe the historical, social, political and economic issues in AI
- understand the benefits and risks of AI technology
- express some ideas about the ethical challenges with building AI technology
- formulate possible ways of responding to the risks and opportunities which AI represents.