AI & Ethics
Digital technology has already revolutionised our lives and shows no signs of stopping. Algorithms are everywhere. The implementation of this technology has leapt ahead of our understanding of its ethical, societal, legal, and political significance. Lawmakers and ethical thinkers are playing catch up. From self-driving cars to autonomous weapons, data brokers to the Metaverse, no aspects of our lives will be the same again.
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Who is this course for?
Participants 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.
Course Fee
The fee for this course is €500. Places are limited as class sizes are small. Apply now to secure your place.
Course starts on Monday, March 3 2025.
AI & Ethics
How should we negotiate the ethical challenges raised by social data? Dr William Ratoff outlines what will be covered in this short course.
We asked some former participants to share their thoughts on this course...
'The topics covered were relevant, topical and well explained by the lecturer, who challenged students to think about the subject in new and interesting ways'.
'The discussions were challenging and there was room and time for people to express their ideas.'
'I liked the mix of content which was well thought out and divided between lectures, video presentation, breakout rooms and active discussion.'
'This was an excellent course, which was really helpful in expanding and challenging my views.'
Dr. William Ratoff
This course is delivered by Dr. William Ratoff, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Ratoff's primary research interests lie in moral philosophy - especially the ethics of A.I. and the philosophy of mind and of cognitive science.