AI for everyone

This unit acts as a deep but non-mathematical entry point into the fascinating and fast-growing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It covers the early history of AI and its progress towards the current state of the art. AI’s fundamental concepts and techniques are introduced in common language, enabling you to successfully navigate the appropriate and ethical application of new technologies. We introduce topics such as intelligent agents, machine learning, deep learning and generative AI, to demonstrate AI’s key principles, strengths and limitations. AI’s implications and applications will be explored to assess their impact on individuals, organisations, industry, society and the environment. In these contexts, we will discuss the ethics and practice of AI’s use. Overall, this subject provides you opportunities to explore the latest developments in AI and gain hands-on experience in using AI tools. You will discuss and critically examine AI’s impacts, benefits and drawbacks.

This unit is designed for students without a computer science background or programming experience.

Students outside of the Faculty of IT are encouraged to enrol in this unit.