Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course
Artificial intelligence has moved from the realm of science fiction into our everyday lives. But what is it, exactly, and how does it change the socio-economic landscape? What is at stake for governments, businesses, and citizens?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed significantly in recent years, and is increasingly part of everyday life. Interactive voice assistants in our mobile phones, targeted online advertisement, autonomous cars, and autonomous weapons are some examples of the varied applications of AI in our societies. This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge that will enable participants to assess critically the consequences of AI and understand the opportunities and challenges it creates across a broad spectrum of areas, including the fields of policy and diplomacy. It provides an interdisciplinary coverage of the topic, encompassing technical, political, legal, economic, security, and ethical issues related to AI.
This 10-week online course builds on the research and analysis conducted by Diplo’s AI Lab.
This course can be taken as part of the Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance.
This course can be taken as part of the Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance.
What will you learn?
- How to explain what AI is from both technical and policy perspectives, elaborating on practical, philosophical, and ethical aspects
- To critically assess the impact of AI across several areas, including security, commerce and finance, human rights, decision-making, and job markets
- To analyse the emerging processes for the governance of AI and the challenges related to the implementation of principles such as transparency, accountability, and explainability
- To draft the key elements of a national or institutional AI strategy, encompassing overall goals, definition of strategic sectors for investment, an evaluation of the (national) regulatory environment, and guidelines for an ethical framework in the field of AI
- How to explain the potential need for regulation of AI and the different approaches that could be adopted (legal, technical standards, social norms, economic incentives)
- How to map the relevant actors and forums for the discussion and governance of AI
- To reflect on whether and how AI could be beneficially employed in their fields of work
- To articulate a critical opinion on emerging issues, such as the impact of AI on the future of decision-making, and on democracy
How will you learn?
In this course you will interact intensively in discussions with classmates and lecturers from around the world. You will receive guidance and personalised feedback on your classwork from the course team.
How long will you learn?
The course lasts for 10 weeks:
- 1 week of course introduction and orientation to online learning
- 8 weeks of addressing the course topics one by one (see below for more details)
- 1 week for the final assignment and completing pending tasks
Who should apply
The course will be of interest to:
- Officials in government ministries or regulatory bodies, including diplomats who deal with technology issues.
- Staff of intergovernmental, international, and regional organisations in charge of Internet and ICT policy, technology, and development.
- Professionals from the corporate sector wishing to understand the interplay between AI and regulation.
- Journalists covering technology-related issues.
- Postgraduate students, academics, and researchers in the fields of machine learning and AI.
Artificial intelligence has moved from the realm of science fiction into our everyday lives. But what is it, exactly, and how does it change the socio-economic landscape? What is at stake for governments, businesses, and citizens?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed significantly in recent years, and is increasingly part of everyday life. Interactive voice assistants in our mobile phones, targeted online advertisement, autonomous cars, and autonomous weapons are some examples of the varied applications of AI in our societies. This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge that will enable participants to assess critically the consequences of AI and understand the opportunities and challenges it creates across a broad spectrum of areas, including the fields of policy and diplomacy. It provides an interdisciplinary coverage of the topic, encompassing technical, political, legal, economic, security, and ethical issues related to AI.
This 10-week online course builds on the research and analysis conducted by Diplo’s AI Lab.
This course can be taken as part of the Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance.
This course can be taken as part of the Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance.
What will you learn?
- How to explain what AI is from both technical and policy perspectives, elaborating on practical, philosophical, and ethical aspects
- To critically assess the impact of AI across several areas, including security, commerce and finance, human rights, decision-making, and job markets
- To analyse the emerging processes for the governance of AI and the challenges related to the implementation of principles such as transparency, accountability, and explainability
- To draft the key elements of a national or institutional AI strategy, encompassing overall goals, definition of strategic sectors for investment, an evaluation of the (national) regulatory environment, and guidelines for an ethical framework in the field of AI
- How to explain the potential need for regulation of AI and the different approaches that could be adopted (legal, technical standards, social norms, economic incentives)
- How to map the relevant actors and forums for the discussion and governance of AI
- To reflect on whether and how AI could be beneficially employed in their fields of work
- To articulate a critical opinion on emerging issues, such as the impact of AI on the future of decision-making, and on democracy
How will you learn?
In this course you will interact intensively in discussions with classmates and lecturers from around the world. You will receive guidance and personalised feedback on your classwork from the course team.
How long will you learn?
The course lasts for 10 weeks:
- 1 week of course introduction and orientation to online learning
- 8 weeks of addressing the course topics one by one (see below for more details)
- 1 week for the final assignment and completing pending tasks
Who should apply
The course will be of interest to:
- Officials in government ministries or regulatory bodies, including diplomats who deal with technology issues.
- Staff of intergovernmental, international, and regional organisations in charge of Internet and ICT policy, technology, and development.
- Professionals from the corporate sector wishing to understand the interplay between AI and regulation.
- Journalists covering technology-related issues.
- Postgraduate students, academics, and researchers in the fields of machine learning and AI.