In this module, you’ll learn more about the philosopher’s tool of argumentation. You will identify types of arguments and practice constructing valid and sound arguments. This will help you, as you evaluate conflicting claims and judge evidence. These skills will be crucial in helping clarify your own thoughts and articulating them clearly.

In this next module, you will explore normative and prescriptive statements, concepts that are crucial for making informed decisions. Understanding these statements not only deepens your critical reflection on AI, but also empowers you to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of AI regulation. It also outlines some of the existing legal regulatory landscapes related to AI, as exemplified by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Union’s AI Act, the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, and the AI Safety Institute’s Strategic Vision. During your exploration of regulation frameworks and how to operationalize responsible AI practices, you will consider the ethical and practical implications involved in this technology. Understanding how AI is regulated, and the rationale behind these regulations, is key to making informed choices and engaging in meaningful conversation around regulation concerns in AI.

This module summarizes some general questions about regulating AI and more specific questions about the strengths and weaknesses of some current regulatory approaches. In this final module, you’ll utilize the argumentation tools you acquired in previous modules to grapple with some of the big picture questions of regulation: who would be responsible for it and how would it be implemented?