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Accessible AI
Individual course
This course briefly introduces the student to artificial intelligence (AI) and some of the ways in which AI is used to empower people with disabilities.
Course contents
Lectures focus on three cases:
- Communication and connection
- Employment
- Daily life
AI can empower people with disabilities but there are also concerns about the diversity, inclusiveness, and accessibility of AI, which are also briefly addressed.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to
- see opportunities to build modern solutions for people with disabilities by using AI in a more contextually relevant way.
- understand concerns about the diversity, inclusiveness, and accessibility of AI.
Course material
All materials can be found from Digicampus Moodle. The course key is ”20methods21”.
Completion methods
Independent assignments and final essay. The course can be completed at your own pace.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
Saavutettavuus, tekoäly, inklusiivisuus, diversiteetti, accessibility
Responsible teacher
Tampere University
Pauliina Baltzar, Doctoral researcher
pauliina.baltzar(at)tuni.fi
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Topics:
Accessibility,
AI and machine learning
AI and machine learning
Course code:
ACC.210
Study credits:
1 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
Continuously on-going
Application deadline:
Continuously on-going
Host university:
Tampere University
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching method:
Online
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basic understanding of accessibility, for example the course Fundamentals of accessibility.
