The Social Context of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (NCHNAP789)

This course will give learners a strong foundation in key ethical issues that are emerging in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

Learners will gain a critical understanding of how these technologies present ethical questions that require a deep understanding both of the detailed context of application, and of pertinent philosophical questions.

Learners will be introduced to the current work in policy and regulation for this area and will analyse cases relating to AI and data ethics.

Learners will gain an appreciation of how engagement in ethical debates can contribute to the beneficial development of such technologies and examine future trends of AI.