Apr 2018
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This course focuses on how traditional philosophical models like utilitarianism, virtue ethics and other key modalities of applied ethics have evolved to embrace specifics of algorithmic tracking and intelligence augmentation of AI. This course shows that by implementing these new models, businesses can learn how to holistically incorporate AI into their innovation process to sustain profits while honoring their purpose. This course also features recommendations on who within an organization should be tasked with exploring AI Ethics to implement these ideas.
Author Keywords: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Design, Ethics, Innovation
IEEE Keywords: Algorithm design and analysis, Artificial intelligence, Business, Design methodology, Ethics, Intelligent systems, Philosophical considerations
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Level: Introductory
Instructor
John Sullins
John Sullins III (Ph.D., Binghamton University (SUNY), 2002) is a full professor and Chair of philosophy at Sonoma State University. His specializations are: philosophy of technology, philosophical issues of artificial intelligence/robotics, cognitive science, philosophy of science, engineering ethi... Show More
Instructor
Virginia Dignum
Dr. M.V. (Virginia) Dignum is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology Policy and Management at TU Delft. She holds a PhD from the Utrecht University, in 2014. Previously, she worked for more than 12 years in consultancy and system development in the areas of expert systems and knowledge ... Show More
Instructor
Rumman Chowdhury
Rumman Chowdhury, PhD - Dr. Rumman Chowdhury is the 2nd Senior Principal at Accenture AI. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Rumman's work lies at the intersecti... Show More
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