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IBM

Impact, Ethics, and Issues with Generative AI

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Overview

In this course, you will explore the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on society, the workforce, organizations, and the environment.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the ethical, economic, and social implications of generative AI and how generative AI can be used responsibly. It will benefit professionals, executives, policymakers, and students.

In this course, you will learn about the ethical concerns of generative AI, including data privacy, biases, copyright infringement, and hallucination. You will identify the misuses related to generative AI, including deepfakes.

Further, in the course, you will examine the considerations for the responsible use of generative AI. You will explore the broader implications of generative AI on transparency, accountability, privacy, and safety. Finally, you will learn about the socioeconomic impacts of generative AI.

The examples and cases included in the course help to realize the considerations for generative AI in real-life scenarios. You will hear from practitioners about the realities, limitations, and ethical considerations of generative AI.

Syllabus

Syllabus

Welcome

  • Video: Course Introduction
  • Reading: Course Overview
  • Reading: Program/Specialization Overview
  • Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion
  • General Information
  • Learning Objectives and Syllabus
  • Grading Scheme

Module 1: Limitations and Ethical Issues of Generative AI

  • Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • Video: Limitations of Generative AI
  • Video: Issues and Concerns About Generative AI
  • Video: Hallucinations of Text and Image-Generating LLMs
  • Video: Hallucinations of Code-Generating LLMs
  • Lab: Hallucinations of LLMs
  • Video: AI Portraits and Deepfakes
  • Lab: Creating AI Portraits
  • Video: Enhancing LLM Accuracy with RAG
  • Video: Legal Issues and Implications of Generative AI
  • Discussion Prompt: Ethical Issues about Generative AI
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: Issues and Ethical Concerns Associated with Generative AI
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: Limitations and Challenges of Generative AI
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: Regulating Challenges Posed by Generative AI
  • Reading: Module Summary
  • Practice Quiz: Limitations, Concerns, and Issues of Generative AI
  • Graded Quiz: Limitations and Ethical Issues of Generative AI

Module 2: Social and Economic Impact and Responsible Generative AI

  • Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • Video: Considerations for Responsible Generative AI
  • Video: Implementing Responsible Generative AI Across Domains
  • Lab: Ethical Considerations for Generative AI in Different Domains
  • Video: AI Ethics: Perspective of Key Players
  • Practice Quiz: Considerations for Responsible AI
  • Video: Economic Implications of Generative AI
  • Video: Social Implications of Generative AI
  • Video: A Reimagined Workforce with Generative AI
  • Discussion Prompt: Generative AI's Influence on Mental Health
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: AI Ethics Understanding the Focus of Key Players
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: What are the Key Considerations for the Responsible Use of Generative AI
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: Impact of Generative AI on Society
  • Expert Viewpoints Video: Integrating Generative AI into Organizational Culture
  • Reading: Module Summary
  • Practice Quiz: Social and Economic Impact
  • Graded Quiz: Social and Economic Impact and Responsible Generative AI

Module 3: Course Quiz and Final Project

  • Reading: Module Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • Glossary: Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues
  • Reading: Implementing Responsible Generative AI
  • Final Project: Preparing Your Mind for Generative AI
  • Final Exam: Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

Course Wrap-Up

  • Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
  • Thanks from the Course Team

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Taught by

Rav Ahuja

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