Science focus: concepts are explained with scientific and research-oriented examples. Questions are optional and never block the next unit.
TOPIC 1

Ethical & Responsible AI

Responsible AI emphasises human oversight, transparency, accountability, safety and appropriate use.

Science example
A scientific model should document data, assumptions, validation and limitations.
Quick revision: Ethical & Responsible AI is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 2

Algorithmic Bias and Fairness

Bias can enter through data collection, labels, sampling, model design or deployment. Fairness requires examining whether performance differs across relevant groups or conditions.

Science example
A diagnostic model trained on unrepresentative data may perform unevenly on other populations.
Quick revision: Algorithmic Bias and Fairness is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 3

Privacy and Surveillance

AI systems may process sensitive personal, behavioural, biometric or location data. Data minimisation, security, consent and lawful use are important.

Science example
Research datasets should be handled under applicable ethical and legal requirements.
Quick revision: Privacy and Surveillance is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 4

Misinformation and Deepfakes

Generative AI can create convincing false text, images, audio and video. Verification of source, evidence and provenance is essential.

Science example
A synthetic scientific image must not be presented as experimental evidence.
Quick revision: Misinformation and Deepfakes is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 5

Intellectual Property & AI Content

AI-generated and AI-assisted content raises questions about ownership, licensing, attribution, training data and permitted reuse. Applicable rules vary by jurisdiction and context.

Science example
Students should cite sources and follow institutional rules when AI assists an assignment.
Quick revision: Intellectual Property & AI Content is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 6

AI and Employment

AI can automate some tasks and change others while creating demand for new skills. Effects differ across occupations and sectors.

Science example
Laboratory work may gain automated analysis while human experimental design and validation remain important.
Quick revision: AI and Employment is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 7

Human–AI Collaboration

AI is often most useful as decision support, with humans defining goals, checking outputs and accepting responsibility.

Science example
A scientist uses AI to detect candidate patterns and then validates them experimentally.
Quick revision: Human–AI Collaboration is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 8

Digital Divide

Unequal access to devices, connectivity, data, computing and skills can create unequal benefits from AI.

Science example
Institutions with limited infrastructure may have less access to advanced tools.
Quick revision: Digital Divide is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 9

Security Concerns

AI systems can face data leakage, manipulated inputs, model misuse and insecure integrations. Security controls should match the risk.

Science example
Sensitive research data should not be uploaded to tools without permission and appropriate safeguards.
Quick revision: Security Concerns is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 10

Laws, Policies and AI Governance

AI governance uses policies, standards, risk management, documentation and accountability mechanisms. Laws and policies are evolving, so current official sources should be checked for jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Science example
A research institution may require review before deploying AI on sensitive human data.
Quick revision: Laws, Policies and AI Governance is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.
TOPIC 11

Sustainable AI Development

Sustainable AI considers energy, computing resources, hardware lifecycle and environmental impact alongside social benefits.

Science example
Choose an appropriately sized model rather than using unnecessary computation.
Quick revision: Sustainable AI Development is a key concept to be able to define, explain and apply in a simple scientific context.

End of Unit 4

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