Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability
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Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability
Instructor: Ian McCulloh
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Understand the sources and trade-offs of bias in both human and AI systems, and learn strategies for mitigating these biases in AI implementations.
Explore ethical frameworks for responsible AI, focusing on transparency, fairness, and accountability, and gain knowledge of laws surrounding AI.
Analyze real-world AI case studies to identify strengths and weaknesses in AI adoption, and understand the considerations for managing AI projects.
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The course "Responsible AI and Ethics" explores the ethical, social, and technical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It focuses on understanding bias in both human and machine systems and provides strategies for mitigating risks. By examining key issues such as fairness, accountability, and the regulatory landscape, learners will gain essential knowledge to navigate the ethical challenges in AI. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will explore the complexities of AI implementations, assessing their impact on society and industries.
This course provides practical insights into responsible AI development, emphasizing both ethical decision-making and effective risk management. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to lead AI projects that balance innovation with accountability, ensuring AI systems are fair, transparent, and sustainable. This unique combination of theoretical knowledge and real-world applications makes the course invaluable for anyone aiming to lead in the AI field.
In this course, you will explore the ethical, social, and technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), focusing on sources of bias, risk mitigation strategies, and the regulatory landscape. You'll examine the trade-offs between human and machine biases, AI team dynamics, and emerging labor trends. The key topics of this course include responsible AI use, legal frameworks, and the impact of evaluation methods on team performance. you will gain practical insights into building fairer, more effective AI systems through case studies and discussions.
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1 reading1 plugin
1 readingβ’Total 5 minutes
- Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 4 minutes
- Instructor Biography: Dr. Ian McCullohβ’4 minutes
This module introduces you to the concept of bias in Artificial Intelligence. While there has been much publicity and attention on the topic of machine bias, it often ignores human bias. In this module, you will compare human and machine bias to enable a more fair assessment of risk in AI systems. Specific attention will be paid to Machine Learning bias, algorithm bias, human bias, measurement bias, and algorithmic drift.
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7 videos5 readings3 assignments1 plugin
7 videosβ’Total 77 minutes
- Bias (Human + Machine) β’14 minutes
- What is Bias?β’16 minutes
- Managing AI Bias β’4 minutes
- Bias from a Data Perspective β’16 minutes
- Inter-Annotator Agreement β’11 minutes
- Nudging Human Bias - USPTO β’8 minutes
- Nudging Human Bias - Other Examplesβ’8 minutes
5 readingsβ’Total 170 minutes
- Reading Referencesβ’60 minutes
- Amazon Scraps AI Recruiting Tool That Showed Bias Against Womenβ’5 minutes
- Hotel Fires Robot Staff after Guest Complaintsβ’5 minutes
- Reading Referencesβ’60 minutes
- Self-Reflective Reading: Ethical Challenges of AI Bias in Societyβ’40 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Understanding and Managing Bias in AI Systemsβ’15 minutes
- Addressing Human Bias through Agreement and Nudging Techniquesβ’15 minutes
- Bias (Human and Machine)β’60 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 2 minutes
- Video: Racist Robot? | Microsoft AI Experiment Under Fireβ’2 minutes
This module introduces you to the complex topic of responsible AI. The common βrisk-based approachβ will be contrasted with the more ethical βhuman baseline approach.β You will also cover fiscal/performance responsibility, international regulations, privacy, and legal considerations.
What's included
8 videos3 readings3 assignments3 plugins
8 videosβ’Total 102 minutes
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence β’17 minutes
- Use Case Organ Donation β’17 minutes
- Human Baseline β’16 minutes
- Privacyβ’14 minutes
- Privacy Methodsβ’8 minutes
- Transparency and Explanability β’9 minutes
- Transparency and Explanability Solutions β’7 minutes
- Case Study - Internal Revenue Serviceβ’14 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Reading Referencesβ’40 minutes
- Reading Referencesβ’40 minutes
- Self-Reflective Reading: Ethics in AI - Responsibility and Transparencyβ’40 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Foundations of Responsible AI: Ethics, Privacy, and Human Considerationsβ’15 minutes
- Ensuring Accountability: Transparency, Explainability, and Real-World Applicationsβ’15 minutes
- Responsible AIβ’60 minutes
3 pluginsβ’Total 16 minutes
- Video: The Real Reason Boeing's New Plane Crashed Twiceβ’6 minutes
- Video: Top 5 AI Failures and What We Learned from Themβ’7 minutes
- Video: AI for Good - Ethics in AIβ’3 minutes
This AI case studies module offers you practical insights into AI's transformative power across various applications. You will explore successful integrations and lessons from AI's challenges, focusing on decision-making, implementation, and outcomes. Real-world examples will help you understand critical success factors and avoid potential pitfalls in AI adoption.
What's included
6 videos6 readings3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 40 minutes
- Module Introductionβ’1 minute
- Case Study Introductionβ’1 minute
- Case Study 1 - Object Detection Computer Visionβ’10 minutes
- Case Study 2 - Disability Claims Processingβ’12 minutes
- Case Study 3 - Service Request Resolutionβ’9 minutes
- Case Study 4 - Countering the Digital Caliphateβ’7 minutes
6 readingsβ’Total 200 minutes
- Case Study Introductionβ’20 minutes
- Assessing Data Quality of Annotations with Krippendorff Alpha for Applications in Computer Visionβ’30 minutes
- Automatic Health Record Review to Help Prioritize Gravely Ill Social Security Disability Applicantsβ’30 minutes
- Service Request Resolutionβ’60 minutes
- Countering the Digital Caliphateβ’20 minutes
- Self-Reflective Reading: Risk, Resource, and Strategy: Insights from Case Studiesβ’40 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 90 minutes
- Leveraging AI in Real-World Applications: Case Studies in Computer Vision & Healthcareβ’15 minutes
- AI Applications in Service Automation & Security: Case Studies in Resolution and Counterterrorismβ’15 minutes
- Case Studiesβ’60 minutes
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