Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Considerations

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their ethical dimensions. Throughout the course, key concepts will be covered, including the evaluation of AI applications from an ethical perspective, ethical challenges in design processes, data privacy and security, and the ethical impacts of AI on social life and the workforce. By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend the relationship between AI and ethics, assess the potential risks and opportunities of different types of AI, analyze the ethical implications of AI applications across various sectors, demonstrate competency in the responsible use of AI, and develop a critical perspective on the future of AI ethics.

Course Content:

This course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of AI literacy and its connection to ethical concepts. Different types and applications of AI are examined from an ethical perspective. In the later stages of the course, critical issues such as ethical challenges in AI design, data privacy, information security, and transparency are explored. The ethical impacts of AI on the workforce and social life are analyzed, and the ethical responsibilities arising from AI applications in various sectors are discussed. Students also gain practical knowledge on the effective and responsible use of AI tools and develop prompt engineering skills aligned with ethical principles. The course concludes with discussions on the future of AI ethics and potential directions for the societal integration of AI.