Ethics in the Age of AI
GENED 1210
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Course Information
Description
How can we think our way through the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, chatbots and other new technologies? Will technology change what it means to be human?
The course explores the moral and political implications of AI and other new technologies. Should predictive algorithms be used in hiring, lending, policing? Can a chatbot be a friend? Can AI help us find love? In an age of big data and social media, is privacy over? Is democracy? Does technology erode the distinction between actual and virtual human connection? Will technology change what it means to be human?
Class Notes
This course has an enrollment cap. Before you can enroll, you will need to submit a petition. If your petition is approved, you will have the opportunity to enroll, should seats be available.
For timely updates and detailed instructions about entering the Gen Ed lottery, please see https://gened.college.harvard.edu/courses/registration-and-lottery/
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
