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Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI

UNESCO with LG AI Research · on Coursera

FreeintermediateSelf-pacedCertificate

UNESCO's first Coursera course, built on its 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, covers human-AI interaction, safety, fairness, privacy, transparency, sustainability and global AI governance. Best for professionals and policymakers who want the internationally agreed ethics framework straight from the source.

Who it's for

Everyone — especially policymakers, leaders, and researchers. This is an intermediate course in AI Ethics, Safety & Policy, running about 10 modules, approx. 10 hours.

Cost at a glance

Free. FAQ states all features of the course are available for free; also included in Coursera Plus. Launched July 2026. Seen 2026-11-01.

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