Program Overview

Overview of the AI and Ethics CPD Course

The AI and Ethics CPD course is designed to explore the challenges posed by the increasing use of artificial intelligence and data in new technologies. The course delves into cutting-edge work from moral philosophy and legal scholarship, examining the ethical, societal, legal, and political significance of AI implementation.

Course Description

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• An Introduction to Moral Philosophy and the Ethics of AI
• Self-Driving Cars and Algorithmic Bias – Two case studies in Ethics and Regulation
• Privacy, Free Speech, and Political Philosophy
• Automation and Virtual Worlds
• A.I. Safety and the Singularity
• A.I., Autonomy, and Rights

Course Structure

The course is delivered via online webinar over six weeks, with class times on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Participants will need to complete all required CPD exercises to be awarded the Certificate of Completion.

Admission Requirements

Participants should have access to a laptop with a camera and microphone.

Course Fees

The course fee is €500.

Who is this Course for?

The course is designed for participants working in the IT, finance, and banking sectors. Students who complete the CPD program will learn foundational ideas and theories from moral and political philosophy, equipping them with the skills necessary for thinking critically and impartially about the moral and legal challenges raised by AI and data in new technologies.

Who Teaches the Course?

The course is taught by Dr. William Ratoff, who earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Yale University and has research interests centered on moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind and cognitive science.

Time, Date, and Place

The course commences on Monday, 6th October 2025, and is delivered online.

Big Data, AI, and Ethics

The course also explores how to negotiate the ethical challenges raised by social data, with Dr. William Ratoff discussing the topic as part of the School of Social Sciences & Philosophy's in-person CPD courses.

Register Your Interest

Trinity College Dublin offers a wide range of postgraduate programs at masters, diploma, and certificate level, and participants can register their interest in the AI and Ethics CPD course through the university's website.