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AI, Empathy & Ethics (Coursera)

Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz,
AI, Empathy & Ethics (Coursera)

This nontechnical course provides an overview of artificial intelligence advancements and the ethical challenges we now face as we navigate the development, implementation, and ubiquitous global use of AI.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1: Definitions and Discriminators
WEEK 2: Learning
WEEK 3: Perception and Empathy
WEEK 4: AI and the Future

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