Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Major Course X-Core

Ethics and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Ethics

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

The speed of development of AI is staggering, it has penetrated every corner of our lives, from automating simple daily tasks to making complex decisions. It has brought us many conveniences, but as its application continues to expand, AI has also raised many ethical questions: Will decision algorithms perpetuate existing biases leading to unfair outcomes for certain groups? When robots are intelligent enough, will they be entitled to natural rights like humans? The challenge we must accept is to advance technological innovation while ensuring that ethical standards are not overlooked and that the widespread application of technology does not harm or create injustice in society.

‘FusionX AI Ethics and the Future’ aims to cultivate your sensitivity to the philosophical issues related to artificial intelligence, and to learn how to integrate philosophical thinking into the design, development, and application of artificial intelligence. The course content will include the framework of ethical decision-making, the importance of privacy and data protection, and the relationship between artificial intelligence and employment, as well as social inequality. Through case studies and team discussions, you will learn how to maintain the basic ethical and moral principles of humanity while ensuring technological progress and explore the possibilities of the future world.

The speed of development of AI is staggering, it has penetrated every corner of our lives, from automating simple daily tasks to making complex decisions. It has brought us many conveniences, but as its application continues to expand, AI has also raised many ethical questions: Will decision algorithms perpetuate existing biases leading to unfair outcomes for certain groups? When robots are intelligent enough, will they be entitled to natural rights like humans? The challenge we must accept is to advance technological innovation while ensuring that ethical standards are not overlooked and that the widespread application of technology does not harm or create injustice in society.

‘FusionX AI Ethics and the Future’ aims to cultivate your sensitivity to the philosophical issues related to artificial intelligence, and to learn how to integrate philosophical thinking into the design, development, and application of artificial intelligence. The course content will include the framework of ethical decision-making, the importance of privacy and data protection, and the relationship between artificial intelligence and employment, as well as social inequality. Through case studies and team discussions, you will learn how to maintain the basic ethical and moral principles of humanity while ensuring technological progress and explore the possibilities of the future world.

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

At the end of the course, you will complete a research paper in the related field, or write a short science fiction story based on the knowledge learned in class, or collaborate with peers with a technical background to develop a program that assists in societal ethical decision-making.


*The final output type and content are based on the product created by the explorer after participating in the Vertex Project X-Capstone

At the end of the course, you will complete a research paper in the related field, or write a short science fiction story based on the knowledge learned in class, or collaborate with peers with a technical background to develop a program that assists in societal ethical decision-making.


*The final output type and content are based on the product created by the explorer after participating in the Vertex Project X-Capstone

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

01 The change of "people" individuals by AI

How artificial intelligence enhances personal ability boundaries, such as how to help the medical system improve services more efficiently


02 The change of "society" by AI

How artificial intelligence changes the labor market, social structure, social systems, including the impact that generative AI may have on the gap between rich and poor, and the potential effects on social production. What kind of role can AI play in procedural justice and social structure. How contemporary society responds to the AI wave


03 The change of 'spiritual world' by AI

Can large language models do philosophy, and what kind of impact AI may have on modern people's psychological/spiritual state

01 The change of "people" individuals by AI

How artificial intelligence enhances personal ability boundaries, such as how to help the medical system improve services more efficiently


02 The change of "society" by AI

How artificial intelligence changes the labor market, social structure, social systems, including the impact that generative AI may have on the gap between rich and poor, and the potential effects on social production. What kind of role can AI play in procedural justice and social structure. How contemporary society responds to the AI wave


03 The change of 'spiritual world' by AI

Can large language models do philosophy, and what kind of impact AI may have on modern people's psychological/spiritual state

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

No hard requirements, but we hope you maintain enthusiasm for critical thinking.

No hard requirements, but we hope you maintain enthusiasm for critical thinking.

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

Zijian Zhu

Doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, University of Oxford

Master's degree in Philosophy, University of Cambridge

Bachelor of Philosophy, Peking University (Department of Philosophy + Classical Literature Program), Master of Philosophy


Doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, University of Oxford; Master's degree in Philosophy, University of Cambridge; Bachelor of Philosophy, Peking University (Department of Philosophy + Classical Literature Program), Master of Philosophy. Main research areas include philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, metaphysics, Aristotle and the Aristotelian tradition. The academic paper

Zijian Zhu

Doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, University of Oxford

Master's degree in Philosophy, University of Cambridge

Bachelor of Philosophy, Peking University (Department of Philosophy + Classical Literature Program), Master of Philosophy


Doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, University of Oxford; Master's degree in Philosophy, University of Cambridge; Bachelor of Philosophy, Peking University (Department of Philosophy + Classical Literature Program), Master of Philosophy. Main research areas include philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, metaphysics, Aristotle and the Aristotelian tradition. The academic paper

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

Vic Shi

Currently studying Physics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford


Currently studying Physics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford. TechX 2019 AL & 2020 staff, Creator of AstroX 2021 Pulsar Radio Astronomy Camp, Course leader for XA-706 Future Series Course 'Post-Human, Philosophy, and Critical Theory'. Awarded BPhO Gold, written popular science columns, planned technology and philosophy forums, participated in cosmology research, atmospheric and oceanic physics research, written movie scripts, and participated in art exhibitions. Passionate about exploring truth and expressing creativity.



Cora Chen

Double majoring in Political Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Vanderbilt University


Double majoring in Political Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Vanderbilt University. Very interested in moral philosophy, civic philosophy, and the history of the U.S. Constitution. Dedicated to innovative education and the popularization of liberal arts education. Currently researching the impact and future development of elite politics on education in different national contexts. Enjoys literature, travel, and exploring new things, and is running a personal public account.

Vic Shi

Currently studying Physics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford


Currently studying Physics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford. TechX 2019 AL & 2020 staff, Creator of AstroX 2021 Pulsar Radio Astronomy Camp, Course leader for XA-706 Future Series Course 'Post-Human, Philosophy, and Critical Theory'. Awarded BPhO Gold, written popular science columns, planned technology and philosophy forums, participated in cosmology research, atmospheric and oceanic physics research, written movie scripts, and participated in art exhibitions. Passionate about exploring truth and expressing creativity.



Cora Chen

Double majoring in Political Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Vanderbilt University


Double majoring in Political Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Vanderbilt University. Very interested in moral philosophy, civic philosophy, and the history of the U.S. Constitution. Dedicated to innovative education and the popularization of liberal arts education. Currently researching the impact and future development of elite politics on education in different national contexts. Enjoys literature, travel, and exploring new things, and is running a personal public account.

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Location

Shanghai

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

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© 2024 | Shanghai Des Education Technology Co., Ltd. | Established in 2016. |

沪ICP备2021004001号-6

OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.

© 2024 | Shanghai Des Education Technology Co., Ltd. | Established in 2016. |

沪ICP备2021004001号-6

OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.