AI for You: Introduction to AI and The EU AI Act
Published by: CeADAR's European Digital Innovation Hub for AI programme.
Publication Date: 31/01/2025
The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, effective from 1 August 2024, introduces rules for the safe and responsible use of AI. The majority of organisations, particularly SMEs will experience minimal impact due to the lower risk nature of their AI systems. However, from 2 February 2025, all organisations using AI should enhance AI literacy among staff. To help with this CeADAR's European Digital Innovation Hub for AI programme has developed this simple online course.
This course will:
- Increase your awareness of AI
- Help you become more AI literate
- Demystify the EU AI Act
- Support adoption of AI in your organisation
Open to all Irish enterprises and public sector organisations, this self-paced online course includes 5 modules and will take approximately 3 hours to complete.Â
This course is fully funded, supported by the European Digital Innovation Hub for AI programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland and the European Commission.
Disclaimer:
All trademarks, logos and brand names used in this course are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this course are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.
This training is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or guidance. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information presented, it should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal consultation. Compliance with the EU AI Act and related regulations may require specific legal interpretation based on your organisation’s circumstances. We encourage organisation's to seek legal counsel for advice tailored to their particular needs.
Example Curriculum
- Module Overview (1:04)
- Module 1 Lesson 1: What Is AI? (3:28)
- Module 1 Lesson 1: Quiz
- Module 1 Lesson 2: Brief History And Evolution Of AI (2:34)
- Module 1 Lesson 2: Quiz
- Module 1 Lesson 3: Types And Branches Of AI (14:12)
- Module 1 Lesson 3: Quiz
- Module 1 Lesson 4: What AI Is And Is Not (4:43)
- Module 1 Lesson 4: Quiz
- Module 1 Lesson 5: Importance Of AI Literacy (2:44)
- Module 1 Lesson 5: Quiz
- Module Overview (0:56)
- Module 2 Lesson 1: The Concept Of Algorithms (4:20)
- Module 2 Lesson 1: Quiz
- Module 2 Lesson 2: AI Training: How AI Thinks (10:12)
- Module 2 Lesson 2: Quiz
- Module 2 Lesson 3: The Role Of Data In AI: The Fuel Of The Machine (3:20)
- Module 2 Lesson 3: Quiz
- Module 2 Lesson 4: The Basic Workflow Of An AI System (2:17)
- Module 2 Lesson 4: Quiz
- Module Overview (1:25)
- Module 4 Lesson 1: AI and the Regulatory Landscape (6:54)
- Module 4 Lesson 1: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 2: The EU AI Act: An Overview (7:07)
- Module 4 Lesson 2: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 3: The EU AI Act: Risk Based Approach (15:32)
- Module 4 Lesson 3: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 4: The EU AI Act: Governance & Timeline (11:15)
- Module 4 Lesson 4: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 5: The EU AI Act: AI Literacy (3:45)
- Module 4 Lesson 5: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 6: Responsible And Trustworthy AI (11:53)
- Module 4 Lesson 6: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 7: The Evaluation Of AI Systems: Human Oversight (5:26)
- Module 4 Lesson 7: Quiz
- Module 4 Lesson 8: Organisational AI Policy (5:03)
- Module 4 Lesson 8: Quiz
- Module Overview (0:56)
- Module 5 Lesson 1: Emerging Trends (18:37)
- Module 5 Lesson 1: Quiz
- Module 5 Lesson 2: Preparing For An AI Driven World (3:30)
- Module 5 Lesson 2: Quiz
- Module 5 Lesson 3: What Do I Need To Know To Use AI Effectively (2:45)
- Module 5 Lesson 3: Quiz
- Module 5 Lesson 4: Champion The Use Of AI (7:21)
- Module 5 Lesson 4: Quiz