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Trustworthy and Democratic AI - Fundamentals

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Trustworthy and Democratic AI - Fundamentals

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    • Welcome

      Welcome to the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – a realm where machines and algorithms seamlessly blend with our daily lives, shaping the future in ways unimaginable just a few years ago. AI is everywhere, from the personalized recommendations on your favorite streaming platform to the voice-activated virtual assistants simplifying your tasks. It's revolutionizing healthcare, optimizing logistics, and even contributing to scientific breakthroughs. However, as AI continues to evolve, so does the imperative for it to be explainable, fair, and transparent.

      Join us as we explore the foundations of building trustworthy and democratic AI. From understanding the basics of AI to the ethical considerations that underpin responsible AI development, this course is designed for learners of all backgrounds. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business professional, in public administration, or simply curious about the forces shaping our digital landscape, this learning course will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the AI-driven world with confidence.

      Get ready to unlock the potential of AI while championing the values of trust and democracy. Let's embark on this transformative learning experience together!

      Training materials include: text, video lectures, presentation slides, comic books, quizzes.

      Authors: 

      Tanja Zdolšek Draksler, PhD, Ana Fabjan, Alenka Guček, PhD, Matej Kovačič, PhD

      Funding:

      This work was done within the Horizon Europe project AI4Gov: Trusted AI for Transparent Public Governance fostering Democratic Values (Grant agreement ID: 101094905).


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    • Course learning outcomes

      • Understand the concepts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. 
      • Recognize the transformative potential and ethical implications of AI in various domains. 
      • Identify the types and sources of bias that can manifest in AI systems. 
      • Understand the real-world consequences of biased AI, including social and ethical implications. 
      • Learn how data collection and pre-processing can introduce bias into AI models. 
      • Implement best practices for collecting, cleaning, and preparing data to reduce bias. 
      • Study legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI, such as GDPR and AI Act. 
      • Explore the role of responsible AI governance in organizations.
    • Course dates:

      First Published 11/04/2024.

      Updated 24/04/2024

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    • Stavroula Kefala

      Stavroula Kefala15 April 2024 12:06

      Comprehensive and highly useful and impactful course. Covers all aspects of bias in AI, in a simple way, explaining complex notions. An easy step by step process of learning. Helps learner realise the importance of mitigating bias.

    • Tanja Zdolsek

      Tanja Zdolsek8 April 2024 11:42

      Rating entered. No review given

    • Eftychia Christina Aivalioti

      Eftychia Christina Aivalioti23 March 2024 7:47

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