AI for Decision Makers

via Coursera

Overview

AI for Decision Makers

This course on AI for Decision Makers explores the growing use of AI across disciplines and its potential benefits and challenges. The course covers necessary context, such as discussing what AI is, how it works, ethical considerations, and policy considerations. Through exploring the many AI possibilities at your fingertips, you will build leadership skills for helping your business, lab, organization, or community work more efficiently, creatively, and ethically.

Unique Features of this Course

Explanation of AI with minimal jargon
Beginner friendly for those who want to get started learning how to leverage generative AI
Focus on the application for busy workplace leaders
Emphasis on responsible and ethical use of AI
Useful ideas for how to leverage tools to make your work better and more efficient
A fun and playful approach to learning

Intended Audience

Professionals looking to understand AI at a strategic level
Industry and non-profit leaders and decision makers
Anyone curious about how AI can be harnessed for technology

Learning Objectives

Identify common technologies and whether or not they are AI
Explain the essential "behind the scenes" technology of how AI works
Identify possibilities for using AI while understanding its limitations
Describe key ethical concerns for using AI tools
Recognize real-world examples of AI usage that has resulted in ethical debate
Identify possible mitigation strategies for major ethical concerns with regard to the algorithms underlying AI tools
Describe components of LLMs and other AI models and how training data is critical to their accuracy
Identify what kinds of customizations and staffing needs your AI project requires
Discuss a variety of low to high investment strategies for meeting customized knowledge needs
Identify the key elements of a good AI policy
Identify key legal categories relevant to AI use, including intellectual property, data privacy, and liability
Identify strategies for building flexible and adaptable AI policies, such as living documents and separate best practices guidelines

Accessibility

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University: Provider: Coursera.

Categories: Artificial Intelligence Courses