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Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

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Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics

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  • Identify common sources of bias in AI systems and apply tools to assess and mitigate them.

  • Implement explainability methods, such as SHAP and LIME, to interpret and effectively communicate model behavior.

  • Develop a responsible AI checklist aligned with transparency and fairness principles and apply it to AI projects to ensure ethical compliance.

  • Evaluate AI projects for potential ethical risks and ensure alignment with compliance frameworks, such as the NIST AI RMF.

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Did you know that while 75% of business leaders agree AI ethics is important, most admit they lack the necessary tools or frameworks to implement it?

According to Datamation, the majority of companies recognize the significance of AI ethics but struggle with practical implementation. The gap between knowing and doing is massive—and that’s where this course comes in. Responsible AI isn’t just about feeling ethical. It’s about building systems that are safer, smarter, and more transparent from the ground up This course is designed for professionals who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. It’s ideal for data scientists, machine learning engineers, AI project managers, product leads, compliance officers, policy advisors, and ethics reviewers. Whether you're developing AI systems or ensuring they meet ethical and regulatory standards, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to build responsible, unbiased AI applications. To get the most from this course, learners should have a basic understanding of machine learning workflows and the AI lifecycle. Familiarity with general technology concepts and the ability to prompt tools like ChatGPT will be helpful. While prior experience with Python or Jupyter Notebooks is beneficial, it’s not mandatory—this course is built to be accessible and practical. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and mitigate bias in AI systems, implement explainability tools like SHAP and LIME, and develop responsible AI checklists based on fairness and transparency. They will also learn to evaluate AI projects against compliance frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ensuring that their systems are ethical, explainable, and aligned with industry standards.

In this course, you’ll explore practical tools and frameworks to build ethical and trustworthy AI systems. Through hands-on experience with tools like AI Fairness 360, SHAP, and LIME, you’ll learn to audit models for bias, enhance explainability, and integrate transparency and compliance into your workflow. You’ll also develop and apply responsible AI checklists, ensuring your AI projects align with ethical and regulatory standards without compromising innovation.

What's included

11 videos4 readings1 assignment3 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

11 videosTotal 59 minutes
  • Introduction and Welcome 3 minutes
  • Understanding AI Bias – Types and impact 5 minutes
  • Bias in AI: How It Emerges in Development 6 minutes
  • Using AI Fairness 360 8 minutes
  • Why AI Explainability Matters 5 minutes
  • Interpreting AI Predictions Using SHAP 5 minutes
  • Interpreting Model Predictions Using LIME 7 minutes
  • Implementing Ethical AI: Creating Actionable Checklists 7 minutes
  • NIST AI RMF Overview 6 minutes
  • Documenting Models with Model Cards 5 minutes
  • Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey2 minutes
4 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
  • Steps to Detect Algorithmic Bias 5 minutes
  • Demystifying AI Decisions 5 minutes
  • Responsible AI Checklist Creation 5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Responsible AI: Transparency & Ethics20 minutes
3 peer reviewsTotal 80 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Practical Bias Audit Challenge 10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Demystifying Model Decisions 10 minutes
  • Project: Evaluate your AI System 60 minutes
2 discussion promptsTotal 10 minutes
  • Spotting and Fixing Bias in Your Models 5 minutes
  • Communicating What the Model "Thinks" 5 minutes

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