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Many organizations with websites are using chatbots to engage with customers. While this strategy has proved profitable and efficient, there are ethical issues that can arise if users are unaware that their interaction is with an AI bot and not a human.
This course will take the learner through the evolution of chatbots, so they are equipped with an appropriate sense of incremental improvements. Next, the course will guide the learners to recognize the ethical implications of chatbot usage from the perspectives of bias, fairness, data privacy, and consent. Through a blend of theory, real-world examples, and opportunities for thought and reflection, learners will examine the AI-powered world in which we live and prepare for the current and future ethical challenges they present.
Upon completing this course, learners will confidently navigate complex ethical issues surrounding AI-powered chatbots; learners will be able to make meaningful choices in both their personal and professional lives when interacting with AI or choosing AI-powered business solutions.
This program is designed for anyone interested in AI-powered chatbots and their ability to appraise their interactions with this technology.
Learners should ideally possess the following prerequisite skills: basic technological proficiency; critical thinking; open-mindedness; and an active learning mindset.
This course will take the learner through the evolution of chatbots, so they are equipped with an appropriate sense of incremental improvements. Next, the course will guide the learners to recognize the ethical implications of chatbot usage from the perspectives of bias, fairness, data privacy and consent.
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15 videos6 readings4 assignments
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15 videos•Total 63 minutes
Welcome to the Course!•4 minutes
Evolution of AI Chatbots•3 minutes
Current Applications and Use Cases•5 minutes
Defining Technical Ethics•3 minutes
Why AI Ethics Matter: The Broader Implications•7 minutes
Continuous Monitoring•5 minutes
Data Collection•4 minutes
Ensuring User Consent•4 minutes
Anonymization and Data Protection•6 minutes
Origins of Bias in AI Models•5 minutes
Consequences of Biased Chatbots•2 minutes
Strategies for Reducing Bias in Chatbots•4 minutes
The Black-Box Problem: How Chatbots Make Decisions•3 minutes
Establishing Trust and Accountability in AI Systems•5 minutes
Guidelines and Standards•6 minutes
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
Welcome to Course: Course Overview•10 minutes
Additional Resources•10 minutes
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Additional Resources•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 130 minutes
Data Privacy and Consent in AI-Powered Chatbots•30 minutes
Bias and Fairness in AI-Powered Chatbots•30 minutes
Transparency and Accountability in AI-Powered Chatbots•30 minutes
Final Assessment•40 minutes
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