The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI is designed for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of how an ethical culture can support and ensure responsible use of AI.
AI is increasing in its use. Now a presence within our workplaces and our homes, there is a greater need now more than ever to understand the moral implications associated with AI and how it is impacting on society. This award considers the responsibility of organisations and society towards ensuring AI is implemented for the good of others. It considers the potential harm AI may pose, and the safeguards that can be implemented to ensure it is used safely, ethically and for the good of society. Candidates will be encouraged to explore the benefits associated with AI and the potential value it can add towards the continued evolution of humankind if managed well.
The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI has been created for IT professionals of all levels, particularly those considering AI as a solution. It aims to provide them with a basic understanding of the ethical challenges posed upon society, whilst also recognising the business benefits.
This award sits within the Ethics area of the AI Foundation Pathway and demonstrates how the societal impact of AI will be controlled by human interaction.
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This award contributes 4 credits towards the:
Other Ethics awards in the AI Foundation Pathway include:
Learning objectives
What is AI?
Deciding on Using AI in a Business
Deciding on Using AI in a Business
Introducing Risk - High Stakes and Low Stakes
Risk and AI
Risk and AI
Summary of Risk and AI
Scenario 1 of Risks with AI
Scenario 2 of Risks with AI
Scenario 3 of Risks with AI
Scenario 4 of Risks with AI
Mitigating Risks with AI
How Process Can Mitigate Risks with AI
How People Can Mitigate Risks with AI
Mitigating Risk with AI
Case Study: How This Business is Cornering their Sector Using AI
1.2 Explain the difficulty with establishing ownership of AI and where the responsibility lies.
1.2 Scenario – The Difficulty with Establishing Ownership of AI and Where Responsibility Lies.
1.2 Scenario – The Difficulty with Establishing Ownership of AI and Where Responsibility Lies.
1.2 Scenario – The Difficulty with Establishing Ownership of AI and Where Responsibility Lies.
1.2 Scenario – The Difficulty with Establishing Ownership of AI and Where Responsibility Lies.
1.3 Explain the need for a business to define appropriate use of AI
1.3 Explain the need for a business to define appropriate use of AI
1.3 Explain the need for a business to define appropriate use of AI
1.3 Explain the need for a business to define appropriate use of AI
1.3 Explain the need for a business to define appropriate use of AI
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society.
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.4 Determine the need for protecting wider society
1.5 Describe the typical roles in implementing and using AI
1.5 Describe the typical roles in implementing and using AI
1.5 Describe the typical roles in implementing and using AI
Learning objectives - recap
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2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.1 Explain the importance of respecting the concerns of AI in society
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI: ISO standards
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI: UN 2030 Goals
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI - Gender Equality
2.2 Describe the importance of sustainability and how this relates to AI - Quality Education
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: GDPR and ISAs
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: ICO
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: Data Processor and Controller
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: Data Protection Principles
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: Rights
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI: Data Processing
2.3 Identify the applicable standards and legislation that affect the use and build of AI
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3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Bias
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Poor Quality and Algorithms
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Accountability
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Privacy
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Rogue AI
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Auditability / Transparency
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Ambiguity
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Lack of talent
3.1 Identify the areas of concern with AI development: Lack of informed decision-makers
3.2 Explain how an ethics first culture can reduce concerns in these areas: SUM Values and FAST Track Principles
3.2 Explain how an ethics first culture can reduce concerns in these areas: Sum Values and FAST Track Principles
3.2 Explain how an ethics first culture can reduce concerns in these areas: SUM Values
3.2 Explain how an ethics first culture can reduce concerns in these areas: FAST Track Principles
3.2 Explain how an ethics first culture can reduce concerns in these areas: Putting Ethics into Practice
3.3 Describe key aspects of a visible ethical AI Culture
3.3 Describe key aspects of a visible ethical AI Culture: Top-Down, Bottom-Up Approach:
3.4 Explain the role corporate governance has in supporting responsible AI: Responsible AI with 6 principles:
3.4 Explain the role corporate governance has in supporting responsible AI
Learning objectives - recap
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Learning objectives
4.1 Describe the level of responsibility of humans as we move towards a more automated world
4.2 Recognise how AI allows the human to elevate their position
4.3 Identify the strengths of the human in an AI world
Learning objectives - recap
Knowledge check
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