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Democracy and AI
Examines the political implications of AI through an academic lens. Analyzes how AI reshapes democratic participation, deliberation, and representation, while also considering its role in misinformation, surveillance, and authoritarian control. Focuses on regulatory frameworks, ethical principles, and the broader geopolitical competition over AI governance.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: None U (Fall) 3-0-9 units. HASS-S
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027