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AI and the Real World: Data, Power, & Society
📘 Course Description
This course explores the multifaceted relationships between artificial intelligence and contemporary society. Students examine AI’s applications, limitations, and implications across ethics, policy, economics, employment, and justice.
Through readings, discussions, and projects, we critically analyze how these technologies shape and are shaped by our choices and interactions. We will trace the uses of these technologies in various domains, including education, healthcare, and criminal justice, and consider their impacts on individuals and communities. To do this we will employ the Data, Tools, Practices, and Actions (DTPA) framework.
🎯 Quick Links
- Learning Goals — What you’ll be able to do by the end
- Schedule — Weekly topics and modules
- Readings — Weekly reading materials and discussion prompts
- Assignments — Homework, projects, and assessments
- Resources — Curated links and materials
- Documentation — Site documentation and build notes
Alternative Course Banners
Below we asked Google Gemini to create two additional banners from the perspective of someone who is worried about AI and someone who is optimistic about AI. We will use these banners in the course to represent different perspectives on AI.
For questions or accommodations, contact your instructor.