AI Ethics and Society MSc

<strong>Gain a rare set of skills to address the big challenges in the responsible and ethical use of AI. This course breaks new ground in training the experts of the future.</strong><br/>AI is transforming the world around us. From how doctors make decisions, to how housing is allocated or how police and governments act; the impact of artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It’s becoming integral in our everyday lives.<br/><br/>But how can we make sure AI serves humanity without destabilising our society as we know it?<br/><br/>This Masters degree will provide you with trailblazing tools in ethical AI to become a holistic and strategic expert on AI’s role in society. The course is ideal for those with a non-technical background, whilst also offering a rare combination of complementary skills for those with technical experience.<br/><br/>Developed and taught by Leeds Institute for Societal Futures, youll focus on real-world scenarios, working collaboratively across disciplines and sectors to find ethical and responsible solutions to the challenges of AI.<br/><br/>You’ll engage with the big questions around the hopes and harms of AI in society, such as:<br/><br/>Who controls the future of AI?<br/>• How can AI be deployed to narrow gaps between the rich and poor?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• What is the role of AI in the ‘fake news’ culture of misinformation and disinformation?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• How important is it to build public trust in AI?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• How are industry and policy reacting to the implementation of AI?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• How will we shape the rules and governance of AI?<br/><br/><br/><br/>Once you graduate, youll be equipped with a rare set of interdisciplinary skills that meet the rising demand for professionals who can manage responsible and trustworthy use of AI.<br/><br/>This highly sought-after skillset will appeal to a diverse range of employers across all, sectors and prepare you for emerging career opportunities as AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>This course has been designed and is delivered by academic experts from Leeds Institute for Societal Futures in partnership with industry, NGOs and policy makers, exposing you to a wide range of perspectives that reflect the latest sectoral expertise and needs.<br/>Learn differently on a multi-disciplinary, challenge-based course; work with your fellow students to explore multiple disciplines and perspectives to find solutions to the biggest real-world challenges in AI, preparing you for the future world of work.<br/>Gain industry exposure and global insights through practical case studies, project work and assessments based on real-world scenarios, and teaching by industry experts in guest lectures.<br/>Build a rare combination of knowledge, skills and experience in the fast-growing area of ethical and responsible AI, and be qualified for careers in AI implementation, ethical usage, policy and governance.<br/>The interdisciplinary nature of the course means you’ll also develop a range of professional skills that could transfer into many different job roles.