https://msucerl.org/cmse101/tags/week-1/Recent content in Week 1 on AI and Society CourseHugoen-usTue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/assignments/week-01/Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/assignments/week-01/<h2 id="week-1-assignment-ai-foundations-reflection">Week 1 Assignment: AI Foundations Reflection</h2> <p><strong>Due:</strong> End of Week 1 | <strong>Format:</strong> Discussion post or brief reflection | <strong>Length:</strong> 300-500 words</p> <hr> <h2 id="-assignment-overview">📝 Assignment Overview</h2> <p>This assignment asks you to reflect on your current understanding of AI and machine learning, and to start thinking critically about how these technologies appear in your life.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-instructions">📋 Instructions</h2> <h3 id="part-1-reflection-essay-200-300-words">Part 1: Reflection Essay (200-300 words)</h3> <p>Write a brief reflection addressing these prompts:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Prior to this week</strong>, what was your understanding of AI and machine learning? What misconceptions did you have?</li> <li><strong>After the readings</strong>, what surprised you most about how AI works?</li> <li><strong>In your own life</strong>, identify 2-3 examples of AI or ML you encounter (recommendation systems, voice assistants, search algorithms, etc.). How do they affect your daily experience?</li> </ol> <h3 id="part-2-discussion-forum-100-200-words">Part 2: Discussion Forum (100-200 words)</h3> <p>Post your response to the discussion forum and respond thoughtfully to at least two classmates&rsquo; posts.</p>