This course explores ethical challenges stemming from data-driven decision making in society. Students will focus on important topics like bias, fairness, privacy, surveillance, discrimination, as well as data collection, storage, and management. Exploring dilemmas tied to data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc. will allow students to consider their own data behaviors as well as trends and problems across contexts like organizations, social media, health, and education. Special attention in the class will be given to matters of policy and governing protocols around the world. Related challenges tied to Internet governance, misinformation, fake video, automation, etc., will also be explored.
Course Credits
3