Legal and Ethical Issues in AI and Emerging Technologies
Course Fee:
₦300,000.00
Course Overview
Course Objectives:
- To understand the legal frameworks governing AI and emerging technologies.
- To examine ethical challenges arising from AI, automation, and other advanced technologies.
- To analyze real-world case studies to apply legal and ethical theories to contemporary issues in AI.
- To explore the future of AI regulation, focusing on responsible development and deployment.
Introduction to AI, Emerging Technologies, and Legal Landscape
- Overview of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, IoT, robotics).
- Introduction to the key legal concepts in AI: intellectual property, liability, privacy, and data protection.
- Regulatory bodies and international frameworks governing AI.
- Global challenges in aligning innovation with legal systems.
Ethical Implications of AI and Automation
- Exploration of the ethical concerns in AI development, such as bias, fairness, and discrimination.
- The role of AI in decision-making: transparency, accountability, and consent.
- Ethical challenges in autonomous systems (e.g., self-driving cars, drones).
- AI’s impact on labor markets and human rights considerations.
Data Privacy, Security, and Intellectual Property
- Legal and ethical issues surrounding data privacy in AI-driven systems (GDPR, CCPA).
- Cybersecurity risks in AI applications and the legal responsibilities of developers.
- Intellectual property rights in AI-created content, inventions, and innovations.
- Data ownership and the ethical responsibility of data usage.
Future Directions and Global Regulation of AI
- Emerging international efforts to regulate AI: OECD, EU, UNESCO, and others.
- Developing frameworks for responsible AI: balancing innovation with regulation.
- Ethical considerations in AI’s potential to reshape industries, healthcare, and education.
- Future challenges: ensuring AI remains beneficial for society while minimizing harm.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 20th – 23rd Jan, 2026
2ND BATCH: 12th – 15th May, 2026
3RD BATCH: 8th – 11th Sep, 2026
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