Overview
Participants of the Big Data, AI, and Ethics programme from Trinity College Dublin are often working in the IT, finance, and banking sectors.
Students who complete the CPD programme will learn foundational ideas and theories from moral and political philosophy. As such, they will be equipped with the skills necessary for thinking critically and impartially about the moral and legal challenges raised by the ever-increasing use of AI and data in new technologies.
Who Teaches the Course?
Dr. William Ratoff earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Yale University before joining the Department of Philosophy and Program in Cognitive Science at Dartmouth College as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar, where he taught classes on the ethics of AI and new technology. He joined the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin as an Assistant Professor in January 2022.
Dr. Ratoff’s research interests centre on moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. His current research projects concern various issues in the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence and novel technologies. He loves teaching and is a major proponent of active learning in the classroom.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Moral Philosophy and the Ethics of AI
- Self-Driving Cars and Algorithmic Bias – Two cases studies in Ethics and Regulation
- Privacy, Free Speech, and Political Philosophy
- Automation and Virtual Worlds
- A.I. Safety and the Singularity
- A.I., Autonomy, and Rights
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Places are limited as class sizes are small, with up to 30 per class, so enroll as soon as possible to secure your place on the course.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data Artificial IntelligenceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You can enroll on the course directly via the PayPal link below. The course fee includes access to the course materials via Blackboard (Trinity’s virtual learning environment) for the duration of the course. Participation in this CPD course does not include access to the Trinity Library or any other student services (including a student identity card).
- Places are limited as class sizes are small, with up to 30 per class, so enroll as soon as possible to secure your place on the course.
Technological requirements
Participants should also have access to a laptop with camera and a microphone.
Tuition Fee
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International
1500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 2 months. -
EU/EEA
1500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.