Master the ethical and legal dimensions of artificial intelligence through comprehensive coverage of data privacy, responsible AI development, and regulatory compliance. This specialization equips professionals with practical frameworks for implementing ethical AI practices, conducting rights impact assessments, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes including EU AI Act and GDPR requirements. Develop essential skills for building trustworthy AI systems that protect user rights while meeting evolving legal standards.
Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI Specialization
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Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI Specialization
Ethical AI and Data Privacy Compliance. Build responsible AI systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting user rights.
Instructors: Kelley O'Connell
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Beginner level
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1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Implement ethical frameworks for responsible AI development and deployment in organizational settings
Conduct comprehensive rights impact assessments and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
Design effective user education programs and security measures for AI systems and data privacy protection
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Data Security
- Governance
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Data Loss Prevention
- Data Governance
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Legal Research
- Cyber Attacks
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Analysis
- Legal Risk
- Cybersecurity
- Information Privacy
- Data Ethics
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Large Language Modeling
- Business Ethics
- Personally Identifiable Information
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Specialization - 6 course series
What you'll learn
Describe the roots and evolution of AI chatbots in modern business so the learner can assess current applications and use cases.
Demonstrate the importance of ethics in technology and, specifically, in the application of AI Chatbots.
Assess the current state of data privacy, consent, and transparency in modern business AI implementations.
Illustrate the significance of bias and fairness in AI-powered chatbots.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Data Governance
Category: Algorithms
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Accountability
Category: Generative AI Agents
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Generative AI
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Risk Management
What you'll learn
Explain the background of Generative AI and how it differs from older AI models.
Describe how Generative AI is impacting the world of business and entertainment.
Describe ways to enhance user awareness and encourage ongoing education around AI and Generative AI.
List ways to build user trust in AI systems.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Generative AI
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Intellectual Property
Category: ChatGPT
Category: End User Training and Support
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: User Feedback
Category: Education and Training
What you'll learn
Analyze and discuss various attack methods targeting Large Language Model (LLM) applications.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and comprehend the primary attack method, Prompt Injection, used against LLMs.
Evaluate the risks associated with Prompt Injection attacks and gain an understanding of the different attack scenarios involving LLMs.
Formulate strategies for mitigating Prompt Injection attacks, enhancing their knowledge of security measures against such threats.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Application Security
Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Security Strategy
Category: ChatGPT
Category: OpenAI
Category: Cyber Attacks
What you'll learn
Assess Global Data Privacy Regulations and Their Impact on Businesses.
Implement Data Protection Strategies for Security and Breach Prevention.
Establish Data Privacy Compliance through Assessments and Policies.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Incident Response
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Employee Training
Category: Data Management
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Data Governance
What you'll learn
Examine AI's role in legal processes and identify opportunities to automate operations, increase efficiency, and enhance workflow optimization.
Implement AI-powered legal tools and procedures to ensure compliance with European legislation, such as the GDPR and the EU AI Act.
Assess ethical implications of AI in legal practice and devise strategies to mitigate risks for responsible, transparent use in client interactions.
Use AI technologies to streamline workflows for legal research, document review, and case analysis, for faster, accurate, and better client service.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Research
Category: Automation
Category: Legal Strategy
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Analysis
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Electronic Discovery
Category: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Category: Business Workflow Analysis
Category: Data Governance
Category: Governance
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Legal Research
Category: Artificial Intelligence
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