Introduction à l'éthique de l’IA from edX

L’intelligence artificielle s’est immiscée dans notre quotidien, dans notre économie et même dans notre démocratie. Comme le dit, la Déclaration de Montréal, c’est un tournant majeur. "Pour la première fois dans l’histoire de l’humanité, il est possible de créer des systèmes autonomes capables d’accomplir des tâches complexes que l’on croyait réservées à l’intelligence naturelle."

Les développements récents de l’IA, que ce soient avec les chatbots, les voitures autonomes, les algorithmes de recommandations ou les logiciels de prédiction des crimes, soulèvent des questions inédites en éthique de la technique. Comment, par exemple, programmer une voiture autonome pour affronter un dilemme tragique? Un chatbot devrait-il “mentir” dans certaines situations? Comment éviter qu’un algorithme privilégie certains groupes sociaux ?

Plus largement, l’éthique de l’IA concerne aussi l’évaluation morale des systèmes d’IA et de nos relations avec eux. Il s’ensuit des questions très variées. Comment vivre avec les robots et les algorithmes? Faut-il craindre ou espérer qu’ils remplacent les humains ou les animaux? Faut-il leur donner des droits? Que penser de la reconnaissance faciale ou de la publicité personnalisée? L’IA peut-elle nous aider à lutter contre les crises environnementales? Et comment savoir si un système d’IA est moralement acceptable?

Ce cours d’introduction se divise en trois modules: le premier fournit les connaissances de bases en éthique, le second développe différentes questions en éthique de l’IA et le troisième s’intéresse à des enjeux éthiques concrets rencontrés lors de la programmation d’algorithmes.

Le cours est constitué de lectures et de vidéos obligatoires (disponibles dans un manuel dédié) ainsi que de 19 capsules d’une vingtaine de minutes présentées par le philosophe et chercheur en éthique de l’IA, Martin Gibert.

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Learning objectives

Comprendre les principaux enjeux en éthique de l’ia.
Mobiliser dans vos analyses les trois théories morales et les réflexions d’auteurs et d’autrices contemporaines.
Expliquer et mobiliser les concepts de base en l’éthique de l’ia et des algorithmes.

Évaluer des situations potentiellement problématiques en vous appuyant sur des études de cas (clearview ai, compas, youtube…).
À la fin de ce cours, vous serez en mesure de :

Comprendre les principaux enjeux en éthique de l’ia.
Mobiliser dans vos analyses les trois théories morales et les réflexions d’auteurs et d’autrices contemporaines.
Expliquer et mobiliser les concepts de base en l’éthique de l’ia et des algorithmes.
Évaluer des situations potentiellement problématiques en vous appuyant sur des études de cas (clearview ai, compas, youtube…).
À la fin de ce cours, vous serez en mesure de :

Syllabus

Module 1 [introduction]

Qu’est-ce que l’éthique de l’IA?

Éléments de métaéthique

Les trois théories morales

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Assumes knowledge of basic ethics, which may not be possessed by all beginners

Examines the ethical implications of AI and algorithms, which are highly relevant to society and industry

Develops foundational knowledge of ethics and its application to AI and algorithms

Provides opportunities to apply ethical concepts to real-world AI and algorithm challenges

Taught by a leading philosopher and researcher in AI ethics, Martin Gilbert

Reviews summary

Éthique de l'ia : clarté et pertinence essentielles

Selon les apprenants, ce cours est une introduction fondamentale et captivante à l'éthique de l'IA. La majorité des étudiants louent la clarté et le charisme de l'instructeur, Martin Gibert, qui rend les concepts complexes facilement compréhensibles. Les capsules vidéo sont bien structurées et les études de cas concrètes sont jugées très pertinentes et éclairantes, offrant une base solide pour comprendre les défis éthiques actuels. Bien qu'il soit un excellent point de départ pour les débutants, quelques retours mentionnent un manque de profondeur pour les profils plus avancés ou ceux cherchant des applications techniques plus poussées, notant une orientation plus philosophique que pratique. Les lectures complémentaires sont de haute qualité, enrichissant le contenu.

Le cours privilégie la théorie à la pratique.

"J'espérais plus d'applications pratiques pour les développeurs. La partie sur les trois théories morales est un peu longue si j'ai déjà des connaissances."

"J'aurais aimé voir plus d'exemples concrets de mise en œuvre ou de solutions techniques aux dilemmes présentés, mais ce n'est pas le focus du cours qui est plus philosophique."

"Le cours est un peu trop théorique à mon goût."

Idéal pour débutants, moins pour experts.

"J'ai trouvé que certaines parties manquaient de profondeur pour quelqu'un qui a déjà des bases en éthique ou en philosophie. L'aspect 'introduction' est très prononcé."

"Très bonne introduction, pertinente et bien expliquée. J'ai beaucoup appris."

"Pour ceux qui n'ont aucune base en philosophie, c'est parfait. Peut-être un peu répétitif sur certains points si j'ai déjà lu sur le sujet."

Vidéos bien découpées et lectures enrichissantes.

"Les capsules vidéo sont bien structurées et les lectures complémentaires enrichissent énormément la matière."

"C'est très bien structuré et le matériel de lecture est de haute qualité."

"Le manuel est très utile."

"Le rythme est bon."

Sujets essentiels abordés avec grande clarté.

"Ce cours est absolument fascinant et essentiel pour comprendre les enjeux actuels de l'IA."

"Les explications sont limpides, même pour des concepts complexes. J'ai été bluffé par la clarté des arguments."

"Les exemples sont pertinents (voitures autonomes, COMPAS). C'est très bien structuré."

"Le contenu est pertinent et d'actualité. C'est une excellente porte d'entrée pour la philosophie de l'IA."

Martin Gibert est un enseignant clair et captivant.

"Martin Gibert est un excellent pédagogue, très clair et captivant."

"Le professeur Gibert rend l'éthique de l'IA compréhensible et passionnante."

"Les explications sont limpides, même pour des concepts complexes. Le professeur Gibert est un orateur hors pair."

Peu d'exercices pratiques ou de débats.

"J'aurais aimé un peu plus d'exercices pratiques ou de débats interactifs."

"Les discussions sur le forum étaient limitées, ce qui aurait pu compenser le manque d'interactivité."

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