Explore generative AI's impact on society, ethics, and technology. Learn from experts about its uses and implications.
Explore generative AI's impact on society, ethics, and technology. Learn from experts about its uses and implications.
This Teach-Out introduces learners to generative AI and its implications for society, ethics, and technology. Led by University of Michigan experts, the course covers how large language models work, ethical considerations, legal implications, and potential future applications. Participants will gain insights into generative AI's benefits, drawbacks, and societal impact across fields like education, healthcare, business, and the arts. The course aims to foster dialogue and awareness about this rapidly evolving technology, exploring its current uses and future potential while addressing concerns about privacy, bias, and regulation.
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What you'll learn
Understand what generative AI is and how it works
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of using generative AI
Examine the ethical and legal implications of using generative AI
Analyze society's, economy's, and education's responses to generative AI
Consider how generative AI might be integrated into society moving forward
Gain insights into the impact of AI on creative industries and skill development
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
253 Minutes PreRecorded video
14 discussion prompts
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There is 1 module in this course
This Teach-Out provides a comprehensive introduction to generative AI and its implications for society, ethics, and technology. Led by University of Michigan experts in communication technology, economics, AI, natural language processing, healthcare, architecture, and law, the course explores how generative AI works and its potential impacts across various sectors. Participants will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using generative AI, ethical and legal implications, societal and economic responses, and potential future applications. The curriculum covers key topics such as bias in AI, data privacy, regulation, and the impact on creative industries. Through expert interviews, case studies, and interactive discussions, learners will gain a nuanced understanding of this rapidly evolving technology and its broader implications for the future.
Generative AI Teach-Out
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
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Teach-Out Experts at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan offers a series of Teach-Out courses on Coursera, featuring various experts who guide learners through pressing social issues and contemporary topics. These courses, such as "Affirmative Action in Higher Education," "Generative AI Teach-Out," and "Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.," aim to provide participants with a deeper understanding of complex subjects while encouraging critical thinking and community engagement. Each course is designed to be accessible, allowing individuals to explore significant societal challenges and enhance their knowledge through expert-led discussions and resources.These Teach-Outs reflect the University of Michigan's commitment to education that addresses real-world problems, fostering informed dialogue among learners. By engaging with these topics, participants not only gain insights from leading experts but also contribute to broader conversations about equity, technology, and social justice in today's world.
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