UIINP00001 Ethics of AI

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Petr Sosík, Dr. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Petr Suchánek, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Petr Sosík, Dr.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Supplier department: Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIINP00001/A: Wed 8:55–10:30 B2, P. Sosík
UIINP00001/B: Tue 20. 2. 15:35–16:20 MS, P. Suchánek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The Ethics of AI is a free online course created by the University of Helsinki. The course is for anyone who is interested in the ethical aspects of AI. The aim is to encourage people to 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. 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
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will gain a deep understanding of the ethical challenges and considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. They will learn to identify and analyse the ethical and social impacts of AI, and apply critical thinking to evaluate AI applications in various domains. The course covers key ethical concepts such as non-maleficence, accountability, transparency, human rights, and fairness. Students will also explore practical case studies to understand real-world implications and develop skills to apply ethical principles in AI development and deployment. By the end, they will be equipped to advocate for and implement ethically responsible AI practices.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction 2. Non-maleficence 3. Accountability 4. Transparency 5. Human Rights 6. Fairness 7. AI ethics in practice
Literature
    required literature
  • Link to the course: https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/
Teaching methods
Interactive online course
Assessment methods
Online tests
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/
The course is available in English (https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/) The certificate is automatically generated in the user's profile after completing the course https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/faq Credit will be granted after submitting the certificate to the relevant Homework Vault. There is one Homework Vault for OPF students and one for other university students.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2025.
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