Economist Education: Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and Applying AI in Business
Gain the practical skills and insights to use AI effectively at work.
Gain the practical skills and insights to use AI effectively at work.
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Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and Applying AI in Business
About this Course
Discover how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive in the workplace. The two-week online course, Artificial Intelligence: Understanding and Applying AI in Business, offers practical insights from The Economist’s journalists and Tom Chatfield, an expert on technology and society. It dispels the myths surrounding AI and provides a clear understanding of how to use this technology effectively and ethically for increased productivity and profitability.
This course gives participants a comprehensive overview of AI, its potential, and its challenges. It cuts through the noise surrounding generative AI, clarifies the workings of large language models like ChatGPT, and explores their capabilities and risks. Using real-world examples, the course examines how AI is being used in business, offering both theoretical frameworks and hands-on opportunities to apply these concepts. With input from The Economist's science-and-technology experts and guest speakers, participants will explore what AI's growth means for them, for organizations, and for society.
Enjoy a free three-month digital subscription to The Economist with this executive-education course from Economist Education. Read articles on Economist.com or the app, listen to the weekly edition, watch videos, browse newsletters, immerse yourself in podcasts, and join exclusive events.
Whether you are a business professional seeking practical skills in AI or a leader aiming to grasp its broader implications, this course will give you a valuable foundation. The course also addresses the ethical and regulatory aspects of AI, prompting critical thinking about the technology’s future.