CORE100 AI revolution: artificial intelligence as an opportunity and a threat to society

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Michal Černý, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Natálie Káčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Roman Sellner Novotný (lecturer)
PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Kateřina Švidrnochová (lecturer)
Bc. Magdaléna Bohuslavová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Ladislava Zbiejczuk Suchá, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D.
Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Alice Lukavská
Supplier department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 B2.23, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(BM) && FORMA(P)
The course is suitable for bachelors and masters students across disciplines. No technical skills in artificial intelligence are required. Curiosity and interest are sufficient.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 80 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 58/80, only registered: 5/80, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/80
Course objectives
Artificial intelligence is a phenomenon that is significantly transforming contemporary society and understanding it is becoming essential for every individual, whether they encounter it in their professional life or in their personal life. The course "The AI revolution: artificial intelligence as an opportunity and a threat to society" aims to deepen the understanding of this transformation. The content of the course does not focus on the technical details of AI, but seeks to provide a broader context and awareness of the impact and potential impact of AI. Students will actively engage with a variety of AI tools, from ChatGPT and other language models to tools for generating visual or audio-visual output, and develop skills that are important for the effective and critical use of these tools.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand key concepts and terminology related to AI;
- know and critically evaluate real-world applications of AI across the world of study, work and personal life, including their unintended consequences;
- understand the basic principles of technologies used to implement AI;
- practice using generative language models and selected AI-based applications;
- identify the ethical and legal implications and challenges associated with AI;
- students will be able to engage in discussions about the impact of AI on society, potential threats and the future of work;
- students will be able to look for opportunities to use AI for responsible innovation in their fields of study and work.

Syllabus
  • The course will be divided into 3 thematic blocks, consisting of a total of 10 lectures and one 6-hour workshop. Block 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Petr Škyřík, Michal Černý 3 lectures Block 2: Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence Kateřina Švidrnochová 3 lectures Block 3: Artificial Intelligence and the Future Roman Sellner Novotný, Natálie Káčová 3 lectures The final lecture, which will conclude all 3 blocks into a comprehensive whole. Roman Novotný, Kateřina Švidrnochová, Petr Škyřík In each block, students will meet invited guests from practice who will explore the discussed topic in more depth. The lectures will be delivered in a hybrid format, but we prefer attendance. Dates and location of lectures: Wednesday 14:00 - 15:30, Room B32, KISK, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University Organizational information and links to join will be sent at the beginning of the semester to registered students. The meeting will take place physically at KISK, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Sunday 20. 10. 2024 09:30 - 16:30. Students will be able to choose from 4 topics to work on under the guidance of a tutor. There will be 4 parallel workshops for groups of about 25 students. Students will be able to apply for the workshop topics one month before the workshop date.
Assessment methods
The final evaluation consists of:
- active participation (learners actively participate in discussions with the speakers);
- Participation in the workshop (Sunday, October 20, 2024, 09:30 - 16:30);
- short assignments (students will submit 3 assignments, thematically related to the study blocks).

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
The course will be hybrid. The workshop must be attended in person. Date of the workshop - Sunday 20 October 2024.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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