Introduction to AI and Society (AI-0020)

Spring 2027 · AI 0020 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Introduction to how AI systems are developed, deployed, and managed in a broader societal context. Technical foundations relevant to discussions and critiques of AI systems. History of AI and computation and their roles in society, with a focus on social issues such as privacy, the environment, and labor. Technical foundations include principles of computing and programming such as data representation, problem decomposition, and algorithm design.

Course codes: AI-0020, AI 0020, AI0020, AI-20, AI 20, AI20, STS-0040, STS 0040, STS0040, STS-40, STS 40, STS40

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