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Course Description
Explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence
AI is transforming our economy, media, industries, and society. Designed for beginners with no coding knowledge required, gain a straightforward introduction to the world of AI.You’ll demystify common AI buzzwords—machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, etc.—in a way that is easy to understand and apply.
Overview of AI applications
We'll journey through AI's practical applications in daily life, discover how organizations can integrate AI, and discuss the societal impact arising from AI's relentless advancement. We’ll explore also tasks that AI can solve, from helping run traffic more smoothly to optimizing booking systems.Upon completion, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its influence on society.The videos contain live transcripts you can reveal by clicking "Show transcript" at the bottom left of the videos.The course glossary, promotional material and detailed learning objectives can be found on the right in the resources section.To obtain CPE credits you need to complete the course and reach a score of 70% on the qualified assessment. You can navigate to the assessment by clicking on the CPE credits callout on the right.
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- Define Artificial Intelligence and distinguish its subfields, capabilities, and limitations.
- Identify organizational requirements for building AI-driven solutions and measuring success.
- Recognize the ethical, social, and human challenges of AI adoption.
- Evaluate the potential impact of AI on society, the economy, and the workforce.
- Recognize how AI systems learn from data and interact with their environment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course
Curriculum
Course outline
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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Get started with your journey into AI! Artificial Intelligence has rapidly shifted from a purely scientific subject to an umbrella field whose applications and uses are countless as of today, be it in business, industry, or simply as part of our daily lives. You will learn what is AI, what types of problems can be solved using AI, and what are its current limitations. You will also gain a broad understanding of the subareas within AI and its related disciplines.
- What is Artificial Intelligence?50 XP
- Does it fit the definition of AI?50 XP
- Narrow today, general tomorrow?50 XP
- What can AI do?50 XP
- Which capability is the planner using?50 XP
- Which system uses predictions and inference?50 XP
- Areas and related disciplines of AI50 XP
- Which discipline helps the robot see?50 XP
- Listen and learn100 XP
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Tasks AI can solve
What are the core functions of AI systems and the possibilities each of its areas has to offer? Where does the data that fuels AI systems come from, and how do techniques like machine learning make use of data to solve a variety of problems? This chapter answers these questions and more, unveiling how different forms of AI can acquire data, learn from the data, and interact with its surroundings- be it the physical or digital environment.
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Harnessing AI in Organizations
Get ready to plunge into the exciting world of AI in business and enterprise! This chapter uncovers the fundamental concepts, guidelines, and best practices to build or become an AI-driven organization. Whether it is for equipping your products, services, and projects with a touch of intelligence, or revolutionizing operational processes within your organization, by the end of this chapter, you will understand the essential elements to embrace this technology: from culture to data and infrastructure, to building teams of talented AI professionals. You'll also learn about challenges that may appear along the way and examples of success stories from big companies that learned to make AI a central aspect of their brand.
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The human side of AI
As our thrilling AI journey comes to an end, we delve into the profound connection between AI and its impact on humanity and society. We will explore subjects like AI democratization and responsible AI, encompassing ethics, interpretability, fairness, and safety – all crucial aspects for cultivating AI systems that positively influence our lives. Lastly, we cast our gaze towards the horizon, outlining the exciting prospects and challenges AI presents in shaping a sustainable future.
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence
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