Overview
Delve into the intricate landscape where AI intersects with legal frameworks in our insightful four-week course, "AI for Legal Professionals (I): Law and Policy." This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the pressing legal, regulatory, ethical, and human rights challenges emerging from the rapid integration of AI technologies, such as self-driving cars and generative AI, into our society. Discover how these advancements compel us to reconsider societal norms and the legal profession itself.
Guided by leading experts, participants will investigate the nuances of AI compliance, privacy issues, governance, and the pervasive problem of AI bias. This introduction sets the stage for deeper engagement with these issues in the course's sequel, "AI for Lawyers."
Engage with critical themes surrounding algorithmic bias and the intersection of AI with human rights, gaining insights into how these areas affect both law and broader societal ethics. The course will navigate you through the complexities of regulating AI, highlighting the technologies and algorithms that hold the potential for governance while addressing concerns like social manipulation.
Further, the curriculum delves into the specific implications of AI within the legal profession, examining ethical considerations for AI in judicial processes. By the end of your journey, you'll have acquired a robust foundation for navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in legal contexts, backed by industry-leading expertise.
Targeted at lawyers, legal educators, regulators, and anyone keen on understanding the legal and policy dimensions of AI's evolution, this course, offered by FutureLearn, falls under the categories of Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Human Rights Courses. Embark on this compelling exploration to enhance your proficiency in managing the dynamic interplay between AI and legal practices.