AI to Understand and Connect People

The Humanities and Social Sciences are essential for understanding the past, present, and future of our society. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many aspects of life, including the ways we relate to one another, and is increasingly shaping the disciplines that help us explore what it means to be human. To you help you grasp the potential and impact of AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences, this course introduces the core concepts, challenges, and applications of AI in these fields. Across 8 modules, you will learn introductory concepts of AI and how they are applied in various fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Tailored to professionals across a range of disciplines, the key features of this course are: Comprehensive, yet accessible learning Learn about AI concepts such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) in an engaging and straightforward way. Explore AI’s impact on the Humanities and Social Sciences Discover how AI is influencing society and shaping its adoption in various disciplines, including arts, cultural heritage, education, ethics, law, public policy, regulation, and more. The course also highlights how these disciplines contribute to the development and responsible implementation of AI technologies. Expert-based course Learn from a group of experts, professors, and researchers who share different theoretical frameworks and use-case examples of how AI is used for humor, arts, cultural heritage, aesthetics, education, and more. By the end of this course, you will have developed a foundational understanding of AI and gained practical insights into how it can be applied in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The knowledge you gain in this course will help you integrate AI into your daily work and prepare you for more advanced, technical AI training. Are you ready to start? This MOOC is a collaboration between KU Leuven and VAIA. Feel free to explore VAIA's website to find more information on trainings, workshops, and tools about AI. 36

• Fundamental concepts of AI, and how they relate to the Humanities and Social Sciences
• How data and Machine Learning (ML) are used in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Introduction of Ethical AI and human-centered AI
• How AI regulation works and how AI interacts with crime
• Common applications of AI in the public sector
• Use cases on Humor
• Use cases on Art and Cultural Heritage
• Use cases on Education