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Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The MOOC deals with the ethical issues created, aggravated or transformed by AI. It is intended to give students a chance to reflect on the impact of AI on ethical, social and cultural aspects by focusing on the issues faced by and brought about by professionals in AI and information technologies. The MOOC will address these topics by means of case studies and examples analyzed by using the main ethical frameworks.
By actively participating in this MOOC, you will achieve different intended learning outcomes (ILOs).
- Acquire a broad perspective on the ethical impacts and societal implications of AI.
- Learn how to recognize and analyze ethical and social issues inherent in AI.
- Be able to understand how technical problems are connected to a social dimension within a socio-technical perspective.
- Be able to use critical skills in clarifying and ethically analyzing case-studies involving AI technologies.
- Be better prepared for professional life in an ethically and socially responsible way.
This MOOC was produced as part of the Edvance project – Digital Education Hub per la Cultura Digitale Avanzata. The project is funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU, Component 1, Investment 3.4 “Didattica e competenze universitarie avanzate".
Duration
4 Months
Institution
Politecnico di Milano
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Politecnico di Milano.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$120
Total Est. Investment
$120
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence program at Politecnico di Milano are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.