Self-driving cars, facial recognition, scanning tissue for cancer cells, voice assistants and chat GPT. AI is everywhere. And there is a growing desire to use it across all sectors. But how do we ensure that the technology has a positive impact on our society? With the minor in Applied AI and Ethics, you will learn about the technology behind AI and how to ask the right questions, such as how to protect people's privacy, freedom and security.

AI is the part of computer science that deals with creating machines that react in a human way. The list of things a computer can now do as well or better than a human is growing rapidly. The possibilities are endless. Both in a positive and negative way. AI can contribute to innovation and efficiency in various sectors, perform complex tasks and process large amounts of data. On the other hand, there are concerns about privacy, possible discrimination by algorithms, the development of independent weapons and the disappearance of jobs.

Regulations, ethical guidelines and dialogue are incredibly important to ensure that AI is developed and applied in a safe way. Not just globally, but also at European and national level. Right down to your own classroom. Are you thinking about artificial intelligence as a future career? Then apply for the new minor in Applied AI and Ethics.

• Connection between Ai philosophy and ethics and your (future) profession
  You are able to apply Ai, philosophy and ethics to situations in your future profession.
• Engaging in philosophical and ethical conversations related to Ai
  You are able to learn to communicate about complex, ethical Ai issues.
• Online learning: the ethics of Ai
  You understand why there are concerns about the ethical use and development of artificial intelligence. You are able to apply theory in the field of ethics.
• Technology
  You understand the potential and limitations of the technology behind Ai. You are able to determine when and when not to use it and know how to deploy it properly in a legal and ethical way.
• Run a project on Ai - data engineering and ethics
  You know how to use and integrate ethics in all phases of the Ai and data engineering project.
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AI affects all sectors, from healthcare and education to IT and engineering. Therefore, this minor is of interest to students from all programmes and all universities of applied sciences. The working language of the minor is English. We want to make the minor as accessible as possible to all students, so please contact one of the lecturers if you have any difficulties.

You must have completed the propaedeutic phase and 30 credits in the main phase.

There is no required literature for this minor.

This is what your week looks like:

• On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, you are present at the HZ ( location Vlissingen or Middelburg)
• On Wednesdays and Fridays, you are working independently on assignments

Information will follow

HZ has study programmes in Vlissingen and Middelburg. Students from all over the world study here. We think it is important that you get the best out of yourself and develop your talents. At HZ, you matter.

Do you have any questions? Or would you like to discuss whether this minor suits you? We will be happy to help. You can contact Vincent de Rooij at v.rooij@hz.nl.