Unit Overview

Unit 5: Ethics and Bias

Unit 5: Ethics and Bias overview, goals, and key takeaways.

Unit 5: Ethics and Bias

5 hours · 5 lessons

Unit Objectives

  • Understand what bias is and how it appears in AI systems.
  • Recognize why fairness is essential in AI.
  • Identify privacy concerns connected to AI technologies.
  • Analyze the societal impacts of AI, including jobs and the economy.
  • Evaluate ethical dilemmas in AI development and use.
  • Discuss responsible approaches to creating and deploying AI.

Unit Overview

Students examine the critical ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, focusing on bias, fairness, privacy, and societal change. Through case studies, debates, and hands-on bias detection activities, learners develop the critical thinking skills required to engage with AI responsibly.

Lessons in this Unit

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to AI Ethics and Bias
  2. Lesson 2: Fairness and Bias Detection
  3. Lesson 3: Privacy and Surveillance
  4. Lesson 4: Job Displacement and Economic Impact
  5. Lesson 5: Responsible AI and Ethical Decision-Making