Introduction to the DCU EU AI Act Compliance Course
Gareth Yore, Vice President for People, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are delighted to present this introductory course on AI literacy, designed to help us comply with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
As a university, understanding the importance of supporting AI Literacy is essential and we view it as our responsibility to stay informed about how to use these technologies effectively and ethically.
This course will explore the role of AI in the world today and the potential it holds for the future. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the role of AI literacy in a university setting and why we must remain proactive in ensuring its responsible use before moving on to some applications of AI and how you can become better prepared to engage with AI technologies responsibly.
We believe that while AI will continue to transform how we work, the core values of academic integrity will always remain central to our institution. This course is the first step in our collective journey to understand and responsibly use AI in the university setting.
The EU AI Act is the first-ever legal framework on Artificial Intelligence. It seeks to address the risks of AI and to lay down harmonised rules on AI.
In order to be compliant with this act, DCU must prioritise AI literacy training for staff, students, and researchers. For us, AI literacy is crucial for fostering responsible AI use and mitigating risks associated with the use of AI.
All staff in DCU are required to complete this course.
Article 4 of the EU AI act which pertains to AI Literacy entered into force on 2nd February 2025.
For further information, please visit the website of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
The EU AI Act
Course description
This course will introduce you to the basics of AI and Generative AI. Through a mix of video presentations, interactive activities and hands on exercises you will gain a basic understanding of how Generative AI works, what it can do and what its limitations are.
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
How to access the course
Register for our Essential eLearning to access the course.