Current Issues in Technology, AI,and Social Impact (AIM 240)
Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Tue-Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/11/2027 - 5/5/2027) Location: MAIN MG 118
Description
This course examines current issues and emerging technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) and their impact on society and institutions. Topics vary by term and may include synthetic media and deepfakes, AI in hiring and worker monitoring, AI in education and academic integrity, AI regulation and public
controversies, misinformation during crises, surveillance and privacy power dynamics, and major shifts in widely used AI tools. Students analyze real cases using a structured social impact lens. Meets General Education Category Ethics, Justice, and Social Action.