User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

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User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

49 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

What you'll learn

Explain the background of Generative AI and how it differs from older AI models.
Describe how Generative AI is impacting the world of business and entertainment.
Describe ways to enhance user awareness and encourage ongoing education around AI and Generative AI.
List ways to build user trust in AI systems.

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By highlighting the importance of user awareness, transparency, and informed decision-making, learners will be better equipped to make informed choices and interact with AI responsibly and confidently. The strategies and insights provided will help learners explore the creative potential of Generative AI while ensuring ethical practices and safeguarding against potential risks. The course encourages active participation and emphasizes the collective responsibility of users in shaping the future of AI. This course is designed for any employee or manager of a business that is either using or contemplating using AI and Generative AI, or anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge of the subject. The course is designed to give students a plain-language basic understanding of the topic and some of the nuances of using AI. There are no specific prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of computers and business will be helpful, but not mandatory. An open mind and curiosity about the broader societal impact of AI will enhance the learning experience.

This course aims to empower general users with a friendly and non-technical understanding of Generative AI. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI systems, helping learners to comprehend how AI decisions are made. The course encourages active participation and emphasizes the collective responsibility of users in shaping the future of AI.

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23 videos7 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

23 videosTotal 90 minutes

Introduction to the Course and Instructor3 minutes
Who This Course is For 2 minutes
A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence5 minutes
What is Generative AI?4 minutes
How Does Generative AI Work?4 minutes
The impact of generative AI in our lives5 minutes
Understanding transparency in generative AI5 minutes
Explaining AI decisions: building trust & confidence4 minutes
Empowering users: AI interactions 5 minutes
Addressing biases and fairness: For inclusivity5 minutes
Effective AI: Educating users on how to use the tools4 minutes
User-friendly interfaces: Easy and accessible AI4 minutes
Educating users about AI limitations5 minutes
Interacting with AI-generated content4 minutes
Educating About Copyright & Intellectual Property4 minutes
Safeguarding personal information in AI interactions4 minutes
Collaboration and collective responsibility4 minutes
Staying informed in the rapidly evolving AI landscape4 minutes
The role of organizations and government5 minutes
AI literacy and inclusive participation in AI development4 minutes
Empowering users to shape AI development4 minutes
Recap of Key Takeaways2 minutes
Next Steps1 minute

7 readingsTotal 62 minutes

Additional Resources10 minutes
[Optional] The Generative AI Lab Playground2 minutes
Course Overview: Lesson Overview10 minutes
Additional resources 10 minutes
Additional resources 10 minutes
Additional resources 10 minutes
Additional resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Final assessment30 minutes

1 ungraded labTotal 60 minutes

[Optional] Access Your GPT GenAI Playground60 minutes

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