Design a Feminist Chatbot

Overview

Delve into the significance of merging feminism with generative AI technology through our enlightening four-week course. In an era dominated by AI-driven conversations, the creation of chatbots presents a unique opportunity to either propagate or challenge prevailing gender stereotypes and biases. This course is meticulously designed to explore the intricate relationship between feminism and technology, equipping participants with the knowledge to develop a feminist chatbot. Participants will investigate the pervasive issue of bias in AI, understanding its amplification through generative technologies and its detrimental societal impacts. Further, the course offers an immersive introduction to feminist design principles, facilitating a hands-on approach to designing chatbot conversations that advocate for equality and social progress. Additionally, individuals will acquire fundamental prototyping and coding skills, guided through the process of creating a feminist chatbot prototype from scratch. Aimed at anyone interested in the social dynamics of technology, from coding enthusiasts to academics in feminist and tech circles, this course promises to instill the competencies necessary for designing chatbots that challenge rather than perpetuate gender biases. Offered by FutureLearn in partnership with the UAL Creative Computing Institute, Lancaster University, and the Institute of Coding, it forms a crucial part of the Essential Creative Technologies collection. Engage with other innovative online platforms such as Glitch to enrich your learning experience.

Syllabus

Taught by

Rhiannon Knowles

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united kingdom