Anthropology of AI

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores artificial intelligence (AI) through the interpretive framework of sociocultural anthropology. This course covers theoretical topics in Science and Technology Studies (STS) and anthropological methodologies for studying AI technologies. Students learn to critically evaluate the claims and motivations of the scientists and entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley. Prerequisite: 5.0 university credits. Recommended: ANTH 2030H. Offered only at Trent University Durham GTA.