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MLA 373

Artificial Intelligence and Society

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society in a way that has not been seen before. AI can bring many positive benefits, such as allowing ideas to more flexibly cross language barriers, improve medical outcomes, and enhance the safety and efficiency of our transportation systems. However, as with the introduction with other technologies, there is the potential of negative consequences, such as job insecurity and the introduction of vulnerabilities that come with greater levels of automation. We will delve deeply into the core issues at stake that come with the greater integration of AI into society.

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MLA 373: Artificial Intelligence and Society

4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society in a way that has not been seen before. AI can bring many positive benefits, such as allowing ideas to more flexibly cross language barriers, improve medical outcomes, and enhance the safety and efficiency of our transportation systems. However, as with the introduction with other technologies, there is the potential of negative consequences, such as job insecurity and the introduction of vulnerabilities that come with greater levels of automation. We will delve deeply into the core issues at stake that come with the greater integration of AI into society.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

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