Ethics in AI and Data Science By Linux Foundation [edX]
Tags: datascience, ai, linuxfoundation, course
Published: 2022-06-25 16:00:03

Currently I have completed the course Ethics in AI and Data Science [**LinuxFoundationX LFS112x]**. Here, I will be sharing what I have learnt through the course. Let's begin.

What’s at Stake? With great power comes great responsibility, Abigail Higgins quotes that Steven Hawking’s biggest warning in his last book was about the rise of artificial intelligence: 

"**It will either be the best thing that’s ever happened to us, or it will be the worst thing. If we’re not careful, it may very well be the last thing.**" 

What Hawking’s is alluding to in the near term is not so much the fear of the rise of AI, but rather the lack of care of the people behind the rise of AI. The fast and furious pace of AI adoption that is projected to contribute [$15.7 trillion](https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/data-and-analytics/publications/artificial-intelligence-study.html) to the global economy by 2030. The opportunity with AI & Data Science is vast and the technology so exciting that some companies have rushed to market without regard for the societal consequences, which have also resulted in tarnished brands that can impact the bottom line. In summary, the data of ordinary people, biased  system/governments(Like [COVID Vaccine Issue](https://www.acponline.org/acp_policy/policies/acp_statement_on_global_covid-19_vaccine_distribution_and_allocation_on_being_ethical_and_practical_2021.pdf)), [unimaginable dominance of  big tech organizations are not careful about anything other than their own](https://slate.com/technology/2020/01/evil-list-tech-companies-dangerous-amazon-facebook-google-palantir.html).  
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In the next chapter there is described what is Data Science, AI and the effect of AI, mostly uses and how it can be misused. 
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In the third chapter there is an in depth details of data and data science. Its value, nature, lifecycle and data governance. 
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Finally, comes the part of ethics is practice. How world is working against the development of misuse of AI, mainly in warfare. But, in some cases the US government and Google also broken the regulation. 

This course will be very helpful for the students, professionals are willing to work not only in the field of data science and AI but also for everyone who want to work in the tech industry, to learn about the danger of misuse of technology like AI and how to create an unbiased cyber space by knowing the regulations. 

I have successfully cleared this course. If anyone wants to learn you can enroll for free on [edX](https://www.edx.org/course/ethics-in-ai-and-data-science#:~:text=and%20Data%20Science-,Learn%20how%20to%20build%20and%20incorporate%20ethical%20principles%20and%20frameworks,lead%20with%20trust%20and%20responsibility.). But, that won't provide the [certificate](https://courses.edx.org/certificates/40574096248c4f9d8d3ab552eb0b4991). If anyone needs to know anything in details, please let me know and if you need any help with this course I will be willing to help you until I forget. Haha