MSAI631

This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the social impacts and ethical implications of AI. It examines the histories, social values and power dynamics shaping AI technologies, as well as how AI is reshaping culture, politics, and society. Students will develop a sociotechnical understanding of AI related to policy, education, labor, economic systems, and culture. Using approaches from the humanities and social sciences, students will develop frameworks to address ongoing challenges including digital inequality, bias, and surveillance. Students will also learn how AI has and can be used to foster positive social change.