What it is
Online course on Coursera titled ‘Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics’; part of the Computational Social Science Specialization; instructor: Martin Hilbert; 3 modules; beginner level; 8 hours to complete; 46,497 enrolled; 4.6/5 rating from 670 reviews; covers big data opportunities, AI case studies,…
Gabriel’s notes
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics This course is part of Computational Social Science Specialization Taught in English Some content may not be translated Martin Hilbert
Good fit if you want to:
- learn a new skill, concept, or workflow with structured guidance.
- evaluate risk, governance, safety, and responsible AI practices.
Pricing snapshot (auto-enriched): Free tier available for auditing courses; pricing for certification and full access is per course ranging from $49 to $99, or via Coursera Plus subscription at $59 per month or $399 per year with unlimited access to most courses.
Work-use / compliance snapshot (auto-enriched): Coursera, including its business platform, is suitable for workplace use with support for training usage, data handling, and retention; it offers Single Sign-On (SSO) for enterprise customers and maintains a compliance posture including SOC 2 Type 2 attestation and adherence to GDPR and HIPAA standards.
Alternatives (auto-enriched): Alternative: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (Coursera) | Comparison: This course focuses specifically on AI ethics, providing a deeper dive into ethical issues, while the original course covers a broader range including big data, AI applications, and hands-on labs.
Learning tip: take notes as you go, then apply one concept immediately to a real project for retention.
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