Modern AI Systems: Agents and Systems Optimization
COMPSCI 2680
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Description
This course introduces modern AI capabilities and explores how they can be used to build practical computer systems for life, work, and research. The course is organized into two modules. The first module examines the capabilities of modern AI systems. Students learn to use AI agents to develop applications and solve real-world problems. The second module focuses on the intersection of AI and computer systems, with particular emphasis on designing AI systems and using AI-driven techniques to optimize algorithms and system performance. The first half of the course primarily consists of lectures and mini-project presentations. The second half centers on student-led discussions of recent research in AI for systems and systems for AI. Through close reading and critical discussion of research papers, students will examine emerging trends and open challenges in the field.
Recommended Prep
CS61, CS1810. This is a graduate-level computer systems class and we recommend that you have taken at least one graduate-level course in computer systems.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
