Special Topics Course: Ethical AI in Hum

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping our society, including concepts of global affairs, social justice, and human rights. While AI technologies offer the potential to improve our institutions, lives, and decision-making, they also have myriad negative effects, including perpetuating biases, reinforcing discrimination, and creating new challenges for conflict resolution. This course explores the ways in which AI interacts with ethics, including human rights frameworks and social justice. Students will analyze how AI systems impact communities, shape policymaking, and influence the distribution of power and resources.

This intensive weekend course is designed to provide a deep dive into the ethical implications of AI in our complex world. Students will engage in reflections and simulations to assess real-world dilemmas at the intersection of AI and societal issues. Through interactive discussions, theoretical explorations, and strategic exercises, students will critically examine issues such as bias in AI decision-making, algorithmic accountability, and the role of AI in peacebuilding efforts.