Artificial Intelligence and Data Visualization

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that changes the world and the way we live. Hence, it is important learn how it works and what are its limitations. In this course we are going to fill this gap, namely, discuss AI and data visualization potential and its limitations, its impact on different industries as well as our daily lives. We will discuss technologies behind AI, experiment with different methods and tools, and train some models. Moreover, we will discuss ethics and potential risks of the technology, and will apply human rights based approaches to analyzing its practical applications.

Course aims to show students how to employ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science methods while working with data sources, and how to apply these techniques in daily news reporting and content production.

Bachelor diploma, English language B2 level.

Lecture topics and issues for focused analysis: • Introduction and definition of AI.: Definition of artificial intelligence and its terminology • What is data and how to prepare it for AI applications: Strategies for Solving Business Problems with data analysis and visualization • Data visualization: methods and their application: Storytelling with the Data – enhanced data visualization • Selected AI methods and tools – hands-on experience: Theoretical and practical applications of AI technologies, state-of-the-art and future tendencies • Trends of AI and its applications: Common benefits of Artificial Intelligence technologies and their application in various fields • Ethics of AI.: Risks and advantages of artificial intelligence

Analytical thinking, idea and research questions generation, authentic solutions, creative product design, in-class participation