Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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This course provides a high-level, practical, and interdisciplinary introduction to modern artificial intelligence and machine learning, specifically designed for students outside of computer science. Students will learn how to use large language models (LLMs) and Python notebooks to explore and build basic AI/ML systems, while gaining fluency in AI-assisted programming and reasoning. The course explores key distinctions between AI and ML, contrasts traditional and current AI paradigms, and highlights real-world applications and limitations across fields. Students will examine both technical capabilities and societal implications of AI through examples in healthcare, business, and the social sciences.