THE AI POLICY COURSE
Self-Paced Learning
Study at your own convenience.
Total course time: 15-20 hours
Video Lessons
Engaging video content for each lesson, breaking down complex topics into digestible segments
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successfully completing the course
Curated Readings
Essential readings and resources to deepen your understanding of each topic
Policy Memo
Learn to write professional policy memos for AI governance and regulation
Bi-Monthly Updates
Stay current with regular updates on new regulations and policies
Weekly Reflections
End-of-lesson reflections to reinforce learning and apply concepts to real-world scenarios
Risk Framework
Create an AI risk management framework for real-world applications
Curriculum
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Basics of AI and its operations
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Deep Learning Architecture
Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Comprehensive overview of AI risks
Real-world case studies on AI misuse
Privacy, disinformation, and bias concerns
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Comprehensive analysis of major AI regulations worldwide (EU AI Act, China's AI regulations, US AI initiatives)
International governance frameworks and standards (IEEE, ISO, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
Comparative analysis of regulatory approaches across different jurisdictions
Industry-specific AI governance requirements and compliance standards
Emerging trends and future directions in AI regulation
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Policy memo structure and components
Problem definition and stakeholder analysis
Policy design and implementation strategies
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Established AI risk frameworks
Implementation strategies
Policy decision making
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“The readings and videos provided each week are diverse and inspiring. I appreciate the structured format of our weekly workshops, beginning with insightful lectures followed by open discussions on topics covered in the materials. The policy memos and AI governance frameworks covered in this course also helped deepen my understanding of AI policy and regulation. Alisar and Shireen are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, always available to address any questions. As a college student looking to pivot into the Responsible AI field, their genuine and inspiring advice on my career plans is invaluable. Definitely recommend this AI Policy & Regulation course!”
“This course offered an excellent opportunity to engage with learning materials and discussions that examined AI from technical, ethical, and societal perspectives. It also facilitated brainstorming sessions focused on the legislative measures necessary to tackle these challenges and provided valuable resources for writing a policy memo and developing an AI risk framework.
I loved engaging in discussions with peers from diverse countries and backgrounds, exchanging perspectives, insights, and concerns about the current landscape of AI. Alisar and Shireen brought immense knowledge to the table and created a supportive and interactive learning environment, which enriched the overall experience. As a Trust and Safety professional, I think it’s my responsibility to deepen my understanding of AI, its mechanisms, and implications and I found this course extremely valuable. Thank you for a great experience!”
“The AI policy course offered by Alisar and Shireen has been an absolute pleasure. It was very informative and professional and had a well-structured and well-guided practical part that has broadened my confidence and skill in writing, especially formal documents such as policy memos. Alisar and Shireen are engaged and seem to enjoy teaching the course and leading the discussions, which created a fun, joint learning experience.”
“Thank you, Alisar and Shireen for an instructive, instrumental course! You both have made our weekly discussions engaging and lively, and I appreciated all the insights you both shared to refine our understanding of AI governance! I loved working on the policy framework and memorandum because I was able to practice addressing to organizations the importance of AI policy and regulation. I recommend to everyone to take the AI Policy Course because you will become more knowledgeable and be an integral part of bringing an algorithmically safe society!”
Xuxin Fan
Marianka Campisi
Leon Ingelse
Devin Almonor
Student Testimonials
Meet the Instructors
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Shireen advises tech start-ups on AI risk management and compliance, and is a fellow at the Internet Law and Policy Foundry. Her prior experience encompasses working in tech policy, audit, and finance at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Bain & Co., and Columbia’s Center on Sustainable Investment. While at PwC she worked in the core assurance practice conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance testing for tech companies (ie. Twitter Inc.).
Shireen holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University where she studied policy and data analytics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara.
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Alisar is the Head of AI Policy at Duco specializing in risk assessment and mitigation strategies for AI systems. She leads teams to comprehensively examine AI model risks, covering business impact, reputation, legal compliance, and ethical considerations. Alisar is dedicated to shaping effective policies for responsible AI development and implementation. Her experience spans roles at Meta, CivicSync, Incluu, and the U.S. Census Bureau, where she drove initiatives to reduce bias in AI algorithms and improve operational efficiency in AI applications. Alisar holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
Contact us.
aipolicycourse@gmail.com