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Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

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Course Summary

This course offers an introduction to ethical frameworks and how they can be applied to real-life situations. Students will explore different ethical theories and learn how to use them to analyze complex ethical dilemmas.

Key Learning Points

Gain a foundational understanding of ethical frameworks and theories
Learn how to apply ethical frameworks to real-world scenarios
Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to make ethical decisions

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of ethical frameworks and theories
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze ethical dilemmas
Gain the ability to make ethical decisions in real-life situations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior knowledge of ethics is required
Basic critical thinking skills

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures with interactive quizzes
Real-world case studies

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Description

Ethical principles build a strong foundation for driving ethical technologies. Principles alone can be elusive and impractical for application. Ethical frameworks based upon these principles provide a structure to guide technologists when implementing data-driven solutions. However, ethical frameworks, along with standards and regulations, can make compliance tasks more complex, and they can also raise the tension between ethical duties and business practicalities. An approach is needed to reconcile these issues. This second course within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate is designed for learners seeking to analyze ethical frameworks, regulations, standards, and best practices and integrate them into data-driven solutions.

Students will become familiar with frameworks and the common ethical principles they are based upon and how they can be applied across a variety of ethically driven dilemmas. You will learn applicable regulations and best practices established across global organizations and governments and how to navigate the integration of these standards in the context of business needs. This course is the second of five courses within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate. The preceding course is titled Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies.

Knowledge

Analyze ethical frameworks to determine their common principles.
Compare ethical frameworks and select one to guide decisions to resolve an organizational issue.
Analyze applicable regulations, standards, and international best practices.
Integrate ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and business practicalities.

Outline

Apply Frameworks to Your Ethical Responsibilities for Data-Driven Technologies
Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps Course Introduction
CEET Specialization Introduction
Course Welcome & Success Tips
The Importance of Ethical Frameworks
Major Schools of Philosophical Thought
What Is an Ethical Framework?
Montreal Declaration for a Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence
Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI
Beijiing AI Principles
Universal Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence
Top 10 Principles for Ethical Artificial Intelligence
OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence and the G20 AI Principles
Ethically Aligned Design (IEEE)
The Asilomar AI Principles
The Toronto Declaration
Privacy
Accountability
Transparency and Explainability
Fairness and Non-Discrimination
Safety and Security
Human Control of Technology
Professional Responsibility
Promotion of Human Values
Overview
Ethical Frameworks List
The Government AI Readiness Index
Meta-Reviews of Ethical Frameworks
Frameworks and Ethical Responsibilities with Data-Driven Technologies Quiz

Apply an Ethical Frameork to Navigate an Ethically Challenging Dilemma
The Challenge of Turning Ethical Principles into Action
What to Do with a Runaway Trolley?
What Actions to Take in Emergency and Disaster Scenarios?
What If a Biased System Is Still Better than Humans?
Should AI Enable Self-Destructive Behavior?
What Limits on Persuasive Technology Are Fair?
When Is It Okay to Breach Patient Confidentiality for Non-Compliance?
How to Reconcile Individual Benefits That Also Damage the Social Fabric?
What If an AI System Is "Emancipated" from Human Oversight?
How to Protect Against AI-Driven Harassment?
Overview
Application of Ethical Frameworks to Ethical Dilemmas Quiz

Follow Regulations and Standards That Have an Impact on Business Strategy
The Importance of Regulations and Standards
What Is a Regulation?
The Code of Fair Information Practices
OECD Privacy Guidelines
GDPR
CCPA
PIPEDA
POPI
LGPD
HIPAA
COPPA
Algorithmic Accountability Act
FERPA
BIPA
What Is a Standard?
PCI DSS
NIST Standards
CIS CSC
ISO Standards
NISTIR 8288
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
IEEE 7000 Series
Overview
Regulations and Standards Quiz

Reconcile Conflicts Between Ethics, Regulations, Societal Needs, and Business Demands
The Challenge of Reconciling Competing Obligations
Use of Collected Data vs. Integrity
Availability of Datasets for ML Algorithms vs. Privacy Protection
Data Minimization Principle vs. Need for Data
Compliance vs. Cost
Performance vs. Explainability
Transparency/Explainability vs. Intellectual Property Rights
Company/Stakeholder Needs vs. Ethical Decision Making
Military Effectiveness vs. Risk of Collateral Damage
Efficiency vs. Systemic Fragility
Proliferation of AI to Unscrupulous Actors vs. Democratization of AI
Efficiency of Development vs. Cultural/Contextual Sensitivity
Big Data Generated Through Devices vs. Concentration of Power in Big Tech
Fair Competition vs. Corporate Data Hegemony
Efficiency/Streamlining Experience vs. Enabling Human Agency/Autonomy
Moral Relativism vs. Evidence-Based Policy
Resolution Process for Competing Business Pressures
Overview
Conflict Reconciliation Between Ethics, Regulations, and Business Demands Quiz

Apply What You've Learned
Writing a Case Study Analysis

Summary of User Reviews

Discover ethical frameworks for action with this course. Users found it to be informative and thought-provoking, leaving them with a better understanding of ethical decision-making.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Informative and thought-provoking

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise explanations of ethical frameworks
Engaging discussions and case studies
Valuable insights into ethical decision-making

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be repetitive
Limited interaction with instructors and peers
Course materials could be better organized

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