Values and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence - 705.612

Modern artificial intelligence, and the related area of autonomous systems are becoming so powerful that they raise new ethical issues. This course will prepare professional engineers and developers to thoughtfully engage with the moral, ethical, and cultural aspect of these emerging technology. Topics include: safety considerations for autonomous vehicles, algorithm bias, AI explainability, data privacy, ethical considerations of ‘deep fakes’, ethics of artificial life, values advocacy within organizations, technological unemployment, and far-future considerations related to AI safety.