Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

This course gives you context and first-hand experience with the two major catalyzers of the computational science revolution: big data and artificial intelligence. With more than 99% of all mediated information in digital format and with 98% of the world population using digital technology, humanity produces an impressive digital footprint. In theory, this provides unprecedented opportunities to understand and shape society. In practice, the only way this information deluge can be processed is

• Define opportunities and challenges of big data
• Work with IBM Watson and analyze personality using NLP
• Examine AI applications through case studies
• Discuss ethical roles in AI and big data