Introduction to Social Implications of Information Technology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to critical perspectives on emerging information technologies, including data systems, artificial intelligence (algorithms), and security technologies. It provides a forum for critical analysis of these technologies for communities and societies, with particular attention to marginalized populations around the globe. Students will be introduced to the strategies used by activists to ensure new technologies generate just and equitable benefit for all members of society. They will also learn about legal structures for regulating new technologies. Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to articulate key ethical and values-based issues associated with data, artificial intelligence and security technologies, as well as strategies for advocacy and policy to create a just society.