ENG 438
Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Society
Section: 001

Course Description

With artificial intelligence systems becoming more integrated into today's society, it is important for citizens to develop the ability to critically engage with the fundamental challenges and concerns introduced by such AI tools. In this course, you will learn how to identify biases and discrimination embedded in AI systems and how to use interdisciplinary research to encourage public engagement, inform public discourses about the social impacts of AI, and help create more responsible AI. Topics can include rhetorical theories, data ethics, AI ethics, algorithm systems and risks, AI Model Lifecycle Management, AI in job searches, medicine/healthcare, and finance; and biases and discrimination in automated decision-making systems.

Spring 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
0G115 Tompkins Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
3:00pm
Class End Time:
4:15pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: ENG 101