Did you know that the global AI market size is projected to reach $997.77 billion by 2028? As AI technologies rapidly integrate into every sector, understanding their ethical and regulatory implications has never been more critical.
This Short Course was created to help professionals in tech, law, and policy accomplish a thorough comprehension of the ethical and regulatory landscape surrounding Generative AI.
By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently navigate and implement strategies for AI compliance, ensuring your organization aligns with both ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
More specifically, in this 3-hour-long course, you will learn how to recognize the potential risks associated with Generative AI, understand global regulations and their impacts, and develop robust compliance strategies.
This project is unique because it addresses the pressing need for ethical oversight in AI applications, crucial for any professional involved in AI deployment. To be successful in this project, you will need a basic understanding of AI concepts and an interest in ethical implications and legal frameworks.
By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize the potential risks associated with Generative AI, understand the ethical and regulatory landscape, and begin to develop internal standards for organizational compliance, accompanied by best practices.
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1 video1 reading
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1 video•Total 6 minutes
Welcome to the Course•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
Course Syllabus•3 minutes
AI has Real Risks. You Have Agency!
Module 2•24 minutes to complete
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From this lesson, you will gain a deep understanding of the challenges and dangers that AI can pose—ranging from privacy concerns to decision-making biases. You will not only be aware of the real risks associated with AI but also be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about AI usage.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 9 minutes
AI Unmasked: Your Role in Navigating the Risks•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
An Interview With Michael de la Maza•3 minutes
Steering the AI Ship: A Case Study on Ethical Decision-Making in AI Implementation•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 9 minutes
Mitigating the Risks for Ethical Use of Gen AI•9 minutes
Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape of Generative AI
Module 3•1 hour to complete
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By the end of this lesson, you will be able to differentiate between the EU and US approaches to AI regulation, particularly around the EU risk-based framework versus the US sector-based policy and the different enforcement policies. We will also look at individual companies including Microsoft who have their own internal guidelines, yet there is a perceived need for broader, industry-wide initiatives that establish common guidelines and principles.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 20 minutes
The Evolving Landscape of AI Regulation•11 minutes
The Evolving Landscape of AI Corporate Policy and Governance•9 minutes
3 readings•Total 7 minutes
Microsoft’s Customer Zero: Their Professional View•2 minutes
Leading the Charge: Microsoft’s Vision for Digital Perseverance•2 minutes
A Comparison of the Ethical Use of AI and Corporate Governance•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 9 minutes
Ethical AI and Corporate Governance•9 minutes
Getting Started with Developing your Internal Guidelines
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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It all starts with people and accountabilities. In this lesson, we will identify key best practices for developing internal standards and guidelines for organizational compliance with generative AI regulations to establish a comprehensive generative AI governance framework.
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2 videos3 readings2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 18 minutes
Key Questions to Assess Your AI Adoption•8 minutes
Hands-On Activity Part 1: Step 5•10 minutes
3 readings•Total 63 minutes
An Interview with Melissa Leffler•3 minutes
Hands-on Activity Part 1: The PESTEL Framework and AI Analysis•30 minutes
Hands-On Activity Part 2: Drafting a Risk Assessment for AI Use Implementation•30 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
AI Regulatory Compliance and Mitigating the Risks•6 minutes
Graded Assessment•30 minutes
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