Overview
Explore the ethical implications of AI development and its potential societal impact, drawing parallels to dystopian scenarios from popular culture and literature.
Syllabus
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- **Introduction to AI and Society**
-- Overview of AI technologies
-- Historical context of AI development
-- Introduction to ethical considerations
- **Foundations of AI Ethics**
-- Definitions and frameworks: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics
-- AI-specific ethical guidelines and principles
-- Stakeholder perspectives in AI ethics
- **Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in AI**
-- Privacy and surveillance concerns
-- Bias and fairness in AI algorithms
-- Accountability and transparency in AI systems
- **Dystopian Scenarios in Popular Culture**
-- Analysis of AI representations in literature and film
-- Key themes: Control, autonomy, and human obsolescence
-- Lessons learned from dystopian narratives
- **Societal Impact of AI**
-- Economic implications: Job displacement and market transformation
-- AI and inequality: Access and global disparity
-- Power dynamics: AI in government and corporations
- **Regulation and Governance of AI**
-- Current international and national regulations
-- Proposed frameworks for ethical AI governance
-- Case studies in AI policy and regulation
- **Developing Ethically Responsible AI**
-- Principles for ethical AI design
-- Balancing innovation with ethical responsibility
-- Engaging the public in AI development discussions
- **Future Directions in AI Ethics**
-- Emerging technologies and ethical implications
-- The role of AI in shaping future societal structures
-- Fostering a sustainable AI future
- **Course Conclusion**
-- Synthesis of ethical considerations
-- Reflecting on individual responsibility in AI advocacy
-- Pathways for continued learning and engagement in AI ethics
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