Ethics of AI
by University of Helsinki
Ethics of AI is the sequel to Elements of AI, created by the University of Helsinki. It covers the most important questions AI raises beyond how it works: How is bias introduced into AI systems? Who is accountable when AI makes a wrong decision? How should AI be regulated? What are your rights when AI affects your job, your credit, or your healthcare? For legal professionals, HR leaders, managers, and policymakers, this course provides the frameworks to navigate AI responsibly and confidently.
What you will learn
- How bias enters AI systems and why it disproportionately affects certain groups
- The legal and ethical frameworks being built around AI in the EU, US, and globally
- Who is responsible when an AI system makes a harmful decision
- How to evaluate whether an AI tool used in your workplace is fair and accountable
- What rights workers and individuals have when AI affects hiring, credit, or healthcare
Who is this for
- Legal, compliance, and policy professionals navigating AI regulation at work
- HR and people operations leaders responsible for AI-assisted hiring or evaluation
- Managers making decisions about which AI tools to adopt in their team
- Anyone who completed Elements of AI and wants to understand the ethical stakes
Why we recommend it
- 1From the University of Helsinki — the team behind the most popular free AI course ever
- 2Completely free with no academic background required
- 3Available in multiple languages — designed for a global audience
- 4Practical ethical frameworks — not just philosophy, but real-world AI decisions
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