Code and Command: AI Statecraft and Algorithmic Power

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This course explores the strategic, political, and societal implications of artificial intelligence as a tool of statecraft and global influence. Students examine how algorithms, data, and AI systems shape governance, security, economic power, and information ecosystems. Topics include algorithmic governance, AI in defense and intelligence, cyber and information operations, ethical frameworks, and international competition in AI development. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, policy implications, and the intersection of technology and power.