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Ethics of Generative AI

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Ethics of Generative AI

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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3 modules

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master AI ethics foundations, data privacy principles, and GDPR compliance.
Implement Explainable AI (XAI) techniques to enhance model transparency.
Analyze regulatory, societal, and labor market impacts of Generative AI.
Apply ethical frameworks to real-world AI applications across industries.

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9 assignments

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There are 3 modules in this course

This comprehensive Foundations of Ethical Generative AI course equips you with the skills to build responsible, transparent, and regulation-ready AI solutions. Begin by mastering core AI ethics principles, understanding ethical concerns, and learning data privacy frameworks like GDPR. Progress into solving transparency challenges by implementing Explainable AI (XAI) techniques and using tools like DALEX for model evaluation. Advance further into analyzing the regulatory, societal, and labor market impacts of Generative AI through real-world case studies in critical domains such as hiring, finance, and healthcare.

To be successful in this course, you should have a foundational understanding of AI concepts, data handling, and familiarity with programming or data science workflows. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Ethical AI Foundations: Learn ethical concerns, frameworks, and data privacy regulations - Build Transparent AI Systems: Address the black box problem using Explainable AI (XAI) methods - Analyze GenAI’s Societal Impact: Study real-world impacts and regulatory needs across industries - Apply Responsible AI Practices: Implement ethical frameworks to drive trustworthy AI solutions Ideal for AI practitioners, data scientists, developers, and compliance professionals focused on building ethical, scalable, and impactful Generative AI systems.

Master the foundations of ethical Generative AI with this comprehensive module. Learn key concepts, ethical concerns, and frameworks guiding responsible AI development. Explore critical data privacy principles, GDPR compliance, and challenges in data collection. Understand how to safeguard privacy in AI systems and apply ethical practices through real-world GenAI use cases and challenges.

What's included

14 videos1 reading3 assignments

14 videos Total 65 minutes

Learning Objectives 2 minutes
What Is Meant by Ethics of GenAI? 3 minutes
Ethical Concerns of GenAI 5 minutes
AI Ethics Framework 5 minutes
AI Ethics Framework: Key Requirements 6 minutes
Importance of Ethics in GenAI 3 minutes
Data Privacy for Ethical GenAI 5 minutes
Elements of Data Privacy 4 minutes
Challenges in Data Collection 6 minutes
Safeguarding Data Privacy 5 minutes
Data Privacy Laws and Regulations 5 minutes
Data Privacy Laws and Regulations: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 6 minutes
Use Cases 5 minutes
Use Cases: Challenges 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Quiz on Understanding the Ethics of Generative AI 15 minutes
Quiz on Data Privacy and Ethical Challenges in GenAI 15 minutes
Assessment for Foundations of Ethical Generative AI 40 minutes

Explore transparency and explainability in Generative AI with this in-depth module. Understand the "black box" challenge in GenAI systems and its ethical implications. Learn about Explainable AI (XAI), how to implement it, and techniques for model transparency. Gain hands-on experience with tools like DALEX to interpret GenAI models and build trustworthy, transparent AI applications.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments

8 videos Total 36 minutes

Black Box in GenAI System 4 minutes
How Is the Black Box a Challenge to Ethical GenAI? 5 minutes
Use Cases of GenAI Black Box 6 minutes
What Is XAI? 4 minutes
How to Implement XAI? 4 minutes
Model Transparency Techniques 3 minutes
XAI Tools 4 minutes
Scenario Using DALEX to Evaluate a GenAI Model 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Quiz on The Black Box Challenge 15 minutes
Quiz on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) 15 minutes
Assessment for Transparency & Explainability in Generative AI 40 minutes

Understand the regulatory, societal, and ethical impacts of Generative AI in this insightful module. Explore why regulatory frameworks are essential as GenAI reshapes industries and the labor market. Analyze real-world case studies in hiring, finance, and healthcare to see how ethical AI practices can drive responsible innovation and protect critical sectors.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos Total 26 minutes

Need for Regulatory Frameworks 7 minutes
How Is GenAI Impacting the Labor Market? 6 minutes
Case Study on Hiring: Overview 5 minutes
Case Study on Finance: Overview 4 minutes
Case Study on Healthcare: Overview 3 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Quiz on GenAI’s Impact and the Need for Regulation 15 minutes
Quiz on Importance of Ethical Generative AI in Critical Domains: Case Studies 15 minutes
Assessment for Regulatory, Societal, and Ethical Impacts of Generative AI 40 minutes

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Priyanka Mehta

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Frequently asked questions

The Generative AI Ethics course is designed to help professionals understand and apply ethical principles in AI development. It covers topics like data privacy, transparency, regulatory frameworks, and Explainable AI to ensure responsible AI use.

The five key ethics of AI typically include fairness, accountability, transparency, privacy, and safety. These principles guide responsible AI development and help ensure systems are unbiased, explainable, and aligned with human values.

Top certifications for Generative AI include Simplilearn’s Generative AI programs, Google’s AI certification, and courses from DeepLearning.AI. The best option depends on your career goals, whether focused on ethics, engineering, or applied use cases.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.