AI & Society

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This course examines some of the myriad ways that artificial intelligence (with a particular focus on generative AI such as GPT) is affecting society. Based on the latest empirical research, we will explore the potential benefits and promise of AI for improving society, and discuss ways to harness this potential in one’s own personal and professional life. We will also discuss the risks that AI poses, and the associated ethical challenges. The course will involve lectures with substantial student participation, and culminate in a keystone project involving proposing an AI-driven solution to a press business or societal problem.