Ethics for AI System Design
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About the Program
Training on IEEE 7000™-2021: IEEE Standard Model Process for Addressing Ethical Concerns During System Design
Objective
The objective of this course is to provide detailed understanding of Integrating ethical and functional requirements in systems engineering design and development using IEEE 7000 Standard process. Given below are the key reasons why IEEE 7000 is essential:
- 1. Integration of Ethical Considerations: IEEE 7000 provides a methodology to analyze human and social values relevant for an ethical system engineer
- 2. Risk Mitigation: By applying broader ethical value criteria, organizations can minimize risks associated with the misuse or unintended consequences of technology. This helps in creating safer and more reliable systems.
- 3. Strengthening Relationships: The standard aids organizations in strengthening relationships with end users and customers by ensuring that products and services align with their ethical values.
- 4. Regulatory Compliance: IEEE 7000 offers a systematic approach to address ethically oriented regulatory obligations, particularly in the design of autonomous intelligent systems.
- 5. Value-Based Engineering: At the heart of IEEE 7000 is the concept of Value-Based Engineering (VbE), which provides ways to elicit, conceptualize, prioritize, and respect end-user values in system design. This approach is crucial for mastering the challenges of digital transformation.
- 6. Transparency and Accountability: The standard outlines processes for transparent communication with stakeholders and for the traceability of ethical values throughout the system design process, promoting accountability.
- 7. Global Ethical Standards: IEEE 7000 helps organizations build technology that respects the ethical values of the communities where their products and services are used, contributing to a global standard for ethical system.
Table of Content
- 1. AI Ethics Introduction: Kickstart learning the essentials of AI ethics and their critical role in system design.
- 2. IEEE 7000 Overview: Dive into the IEEE 7000 standard, exploring its core principles and practical applications.
- 3. Ethical Value Engineering Teams: Uncover the pivotal roles that drive ethical considerations in project teams.
- 4. Operations & Context Exploration: Learn how to effectively set the stage for ethical design with a thorough operations and context analysis.
- 5. Ethical Value Elicitation: Gain insights into prioritizing ethical values in the engineering process.
- 6. Ethical Requirements Definition: Delve into the methodologies for defining clear and actionable ethical requirements.
- 7. Ethical Risk-Based Design: Navigate the complexities of risk management through an ethical lens.
- 8. Transparency Management: Understand the importance of transparency in design and how to manage it effectively.
- 9. Use Case & Assessment: Conclude your learning with practical use cases and assessments to solidify your understanding.
How this course will help you?
- The target audience for IEEE 7000 includes a broad range of professionals and organizations involved in the system design process. Here are some of the key groups:
- • System Engineers and Designers: Individuals who are directly involved in the creation and development of systems, ensuring that ethical considerations are integrated into the engineering process.
- • Management Teams: Leaders and managers including Project Managers, Business Analyst who oversee the development of systems and are responsible for incorporating ethical values into the design and operational strategies.
- • Ethicists and Value Leads: Professionals who specialize in Data protection or ethics and are tasked with bridging the gap between engineering, management, and ethical values in a constructive way.
- • Regulatory Bodies: Organizations that set standards and regulations for system design, particularly those that are concerned with ethical implications and societal impact.
- • End Users and Customers: While not directly involved in the design process, the end users’ values and ethical concerns are central to the IEEE 7000 process, and their feedback and defining the requirements is crucial for value-based engineering.
- • Academics and Researchers: Individuals in academia who study and contribute to the field of ethical system design, and who can use IEEE 7000 as a framework for teaching and research.
- • Policy Makers: Government officials and policy makers who are interested in promoting ethical standards in technology development and can use IEEE 7000 to inform policy decisions.
- • Industry Associations: Groups that represent the interests of specific industries and can advocate for the adoption of ethical standards like IEEE 7000 among their members.
- • Technology Innovators: Companies and startups that aim to lead in innovation while ensuring that their products and services align with ethical standards and societal values.
- Overall, IEEE 7000 is designed to be applicable across various industries and sectors, providing a universal framework for addressing ethical concerns in system design.