AI Ethics and Safety for Beginners
Discover how AI can both help and harm society. From deepfake scams and autonomous weapons to the risks of superintelligence, this module explores the challenges of keeping AI safe...
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- Students 440 enrolled
- Language English
- Duration 06h 34m
- Level Beginner
- Live Sessions Weekly
- Certificate On completion
Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence brings incredible opportunities, but it also introduces serious risks that society must carefully manage. In this module, you’ll explore the short-term dangers of AI, such as deepfake scams that spread misinformation and autonomous weapons that raise security and ethical concerns. You’ll then move into the long-term challenges, including the possibility of superintelligent systems and the alignment problem ensuring that powerful AI continues to act in line with human goals and values.
To address these challenges, the module also examines the importance of global governance. You’ll learn how organizations like the United Nations and companies such as OpenAI are working to create policies, safety standards, and international cooperation to guide AI’s development responsibly. By the end, you’ll understand not only the risks we face but also the collective efforts being made to keep AI safe and beneficial for everyone.
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Requirement
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No prior knowledge of reinforcement learning required
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A laptop or PC with internet access
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Curiosity to learn about the risks, ethics, and policies shaping the future of AI.
Outcomes
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Explain the short-term risks of AI, including deepfakes and autonomous weapons.
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Describe the long-term risks, such as superintelligence and the alignment problem.
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Develop a beginner’s perspective on how humans can guide AI toward safe and responsible use.
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Understand the role of global governance (UN initiatives, OpenAI’s policies) in managing AI risks.
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Preview Course
- Students 440 enrolled
- Language English
- Duration 06h 34m
- Level Beginner
- Live Sessions Weekly
- Certificate On completion