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Yes, the course includes real-world case studies and scenarios such as racial bias in facial recognition and data breaches to help you apply ethical and legal best practices effectively.

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Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

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Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

This course is part of AI-Powered Software Development Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand key ethical frameworks for responsible AI development
Identify and mitigate bias in AI-generated software code
Navigate legal considerations like data privacy, transparency, and licensing
Apply real-world case studies to build compliant and trustworthy GenAI systems

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This beginner-friendly course explores the ethical and legal foundations of using Generative AI in software engineering. Learn key ethical frameworks, understand common types of bias in AI-generated code, and explore their real-world impact on development. Delve into legal considerations like data privacy, transparency, explainability, and compliance. Through real case studies including racial bias in facial recognition and data breaches discover strategies to build fair, responsible, and legally compliant AI systems.

No prior AI ethics or legal knowledge is required. A basic understanding of software development is recommended. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain core ethical frameworks guiding Generative AI development - Identify and mitigate bias in AI-generated software code - Understand legal risks around AI, including data privacy and licensing - Apply best practices to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance - Learn from real-world case studies to design trustworthy AI systems Ideal for software engineers, developers, and AI practitioners seeking to build ethical, bias-aware, and legally compliant GenAI applications.

Explore the foundations of ethics and bias in Generative AI for software engineering. Learn key ethical frameworks, identify types of bias in AI-generated code, and understand their impact on software development. Discover strategies to mitigate bias through real-world case studies, including racial bias in facial recognition and data privacy breaches. Gain the skills to build fair, responsible, and trustworthy AI-powered software systems.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments

8 videos Total 41 minutes

Learning Objectives 4 minutes
What is Ethics in Gen AI? 6 minutes
Frameworks of Ethics 6 minutes
Bias in GenAI-Generated Code and Its Types 4 minutes
Impact of Bias in Software Developement 4 minutes
Strategies for Mitigating Bias 7 minutes
Case Study: Facial Recognition Software Used by Law Enforcement Exhibits Racial Bias in Identification 6 minutes
Case Study: Data Breach Exposing Personal Information Collected by an AI Application 4 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Assessment for Foundations of Ethics and Bias in Generative AI 40 minutes
Quiz on Ethics in GenAI Foundations 15 minutes
Quiz on Addressing Bias in GenAI Code and Decisions 15 minutes

Understand the legal implications and best practices for using Generative AI in software engineering. This module covers key ethical and legal considerations including AI transparency, data privacy, licensing, and compliance. Learn how to ensure explainability, preserve user privacy, and maintain continuous monitoring. Explore real-world examples and adopt best practices to build legally compliant, ethical AI systems.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videos Total 44 minutes

Transparency and Explainability 6 minutes
Preserving Privacy 4 minutes
Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation 3 minutes
Collaboration and Openness 3 minutes
Overview of Ethical and Legal Considerations 8 minutes
AI Bias and Transparency 5 minutes
Data Privacy and It's Example 6 minutes
Licensing and Compliance 5 minutes
Best Practices for Ethical and Legal Compliance 3 minutes
Key Takeaways 2 minutes

3 assignments Total 70 minutes

Assessment for Legal Implications and Best Practices in Generative AI 40 minutes
Quiz on Legal Implications in GenAI Application 15 minutes
Quiz on Ethical and Legal Considerations 15 minutes

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This course is ideal for software engineers, developers, AI practitioners, and anyone involved in building or managing AI-powered software systems.

No prior experience is required. A basic understanding of software development is recommended to follow technical examples and case studies.

You’ll learn key ethical frameworks, how to identify and mitigate bias in AI-generated code, and how to ensure transparency, data privacy, and legal compliance in AI systems.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.