Coursera

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Coursera)

Offered by Politecnico di Milano,

This course deals with the problems created, aggravated or transformed by AI. It is intended to give students a chance to reflect on the ethical, social, and cultural impact of AI by focusing on the issues faced by and brought about by professionals in AI but also by citizens, institutions and societies. The course addresses these topics by means of case studies and examples analyzed in the light of the main ethical frameworks.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see Coursera's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

What You Will Learn

Describe the reasons for an ethical analysis applied to AI.
Identify the ethical and social impacts and implications of AI.
Use critical skills in clarifying and ethically analyzing AI in different domains of life.
Critically analyze the current policies for AI and use ethical and socially responsible principles in your professional life.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Ethics, AI and Responsibility
WEEK 2: Case-studies, examples and ethical frameworks
WEEK 3: Issues and challenges
WEEK 4: Governance and policies

Go to Class

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Coursera

Princeton University

Effective Altruism (Coursera)

Humanities Social Sciences

Effective altruism is built on the simple but unsettling idea that living a fully ethical life involves doing the most good one can. In this course you will examine this idea's philosophical underpinnings; meet remarkable people who have restructured their lives in accordance with it; and think about how effective altruism can be put into practice in your own life.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Ethics Poverty Altruism

Coursera

University of Maryland, College Park

Combining and Analyzing Complex Data (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis

In this course you will learn how to use survey weights to estimate descriptive statistics, like means and totals, and more complicated quantities like model parameters for linear and logistic regressions. Software capabilities will be covered with R® receiving particular emphasis. The course will also cover the basics of record linkage and statistical matching—both of which are becoming more important as ways of combining data from different sources. Combining of datasets raises ethical issues which the course reviews. Informed consent may have to be obtained from persons to allow their data to be linked. You will learn about differences in the legal requirements in different countries.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Ethics Models Data Analysis

Coursera

University of Amsterdam

Media ethics & governance (Coursera)

Social Sciences

This course explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts in the field of media ethics. We will introduce influential ethical theories and perspectives, explore changing societal demands and expectations of media creation and media use, and we will elaborate on existing ethical norms for media professionals. After following this course, you will be able to reflect on ethical dilemmas and develop a well-substantiated argumentation for ethical decision making in a variety of media-related contexts.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Ethics Big Data Research

Coursera

Lund University

Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges is a four-week course that explores ethical and societal aspects of the increasing use of artificial intelligent technologies (AI). The aim of the course is to raise awareness of ethical and societal aspects of AI and to stimulate reflection and discussion upon implications of the use of AI in society.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Democracy Consciousness

Coursera

Macquarie University

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers (Coursera)

Education Social Sciences

Today’s learners need to know what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it works, how to use it in their everyday lives, and how it could potentially be used in their future. Using AI requires skills and values which extend far beyond simply having knowledge about coding and technology. This course is designed by teachers, for teachers, and will bridge the gap between commonly held beliefs about AI, and what it really is. AI can be embedded into all areas of the school curriculum and this course will show you how. This course will appeal to teachers who want to increase their general understanding of AI, including why it is important for learners; and/or to those who want to embed AI into their teaching practice and their students’ learning.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education Artificial Intelligence Creative

Coursera

Vanderbilt University

Generative AI for Leaders (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Data Science

Leaders are constantly seeking innovative tools to amplify their impact. Dive into the realm of Generative AI, a groundbreaking technology poised to redefine the leadership landscape more profoundly than the Internet itself. This course offers a comprehensive journey into understanding, applying, and mastering Generative AI as a robust tool to amplify leadership capabilities.

Sep 21st 2026

3 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Leadership AI

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Business English for Cross-cultural Communication (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

This course aims to prepare you for working in an cross-cultural Business setting. We'll learn about common cross-cultural theories and how they are relevant to everyday business practices in a globalised world. By combining all of your vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing skills that you acquired in the previous three courses, you will learn how language plays an important role in cross-cultural communication.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Culture Ethics English

Coursera

Commonwealth Education Trust

Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional (Coursera)

Education Social Sciences

The Foundations of Teaching for Learning programme is for anyone who is teaching, or who would like to teach, in any subject and any context - be it at school, at home or in the workplace. With dynamic lessons taught by established and respected professionals from across the Commonwealth, this eight course programme will see you develop and strengthen your skills in teaching, professionalism, assessment, and more. As you carry on through the programme, you will find yourself strengthening not only your skills, but your connection with colleagues across the globe. A professional development opportunity not to be missed.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Philosophy Education Learning

Coursera

Leiden University

Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned? (Coursera)

Humanities

Should all our genetic information be made public in order to eradicate genetic diseases from this world? Who owns your genetic data once it becomes publicly accessible? What is your responsibility to family members when you know more about genetic diseases than they do? Who decides what kind of genetic information is relevant to a person? And what does genetic privacy mean to you?

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Genetics Mind Ethics

Coursera

Siemens

Introduction to Digital Transformation (Coursera)

Engineering

This course is primarily for professionals, college students, and advanced high school students who are interested in driving the digital transformation by integrating automation, software, and cutting-edge technologies. This course represents a foundational introduction to Digital Transformation, appropriate for learners with a basic familiarity with common business terms and concepts and an interest in digital technology.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Digital Tools

Coursera

Vanderbilt University

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All (Coursera)

Business

Dive into the next wave of digital productivity with our course centered on Microsoft 365 Copilot. As impactful as the smartphone revolution, Microsoft 365 Copilot is poised to redefine how we approach myriad tasks, bringing the nuanced capabilities of generative AI to your fingertips. With this course, discover how to leverage this powerful assistant in your daily routine, transforming every challenge into an opportunity for excellence.

Sep 21st 2026

1 Week

Artificial Intelligence Productivity Problem Solving

Coursera

Vanderbilt University

ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis is going to transform tasks by helping amplify your productivity and supporting your creativity.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis AI