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The Summarize and Evaluate Ethical AI Insights innovative course develops cutting-edge skills in AI-assisted qualitative analysis and ethical data practices. Learners will master techniques for using large language models to summarize qualitative data and critically evaluate the ethical implications of synthetic data. Through hands-on application, learners will build advanced capabilities that combine AI tools with ethical considerations to enhance research insights.
In this module, you will learn the practical skills needed to turn large volumes of qualitative text into clear, thematic summaries using AI. We'll dive into the art and science of prompt engineering, moving from basic commands to sophisticated instructions that yield accurate and insightful results. Through hands-on practice, you will learn how to systematically validate AI-generated themes against source material and iteratively refine your prompts to create summaries you can trust and present to stakeholders with confidence.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 15 minutes
What are AI-Powered Thematic Summaries?•7 minutes
A Tale of Two Prompts: Good vs. Bad Examples•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 13 minutes
Foundations of Prompt Engineering for Qualitative Insights•7 minutes
A Framework for Iterative Prompt Refinement•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Your First AI-Augmented Summary•30 minutes
Knowledge Check: Principles of AI Summarization•5 minutes
Ethical Synthetic Data Evaluation
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module shifts our focus from application to evaluation. You will explore the significant ethical risks associated with using AI to generate synthetic data, including privacy vulnerabilities and the amplification of societal biases. You will learn to analyze data for these risks, using real-world examples like the Apple Card investigation as a guide. The module will empower you to move beyond identifying problems to developing concrete mitigation strategies, ensuring you are prepared to use AI tools responsibly.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
The Double-Edged Sword of Synthetic Data•6 minutes
What to Look For: Identifying Bias and Privacy Leaks•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 7 minutes
Understanding the Risks: Privacy, Bias, and Fidelity in Synthetic Data•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Drafting an Ethical Mitigation Plan•20 minutes
Final Project: AI Ethics and Application Project•30 minutes
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