HNUH248R

Artificial Intelligence: Critical Examinations through Science Fiction and Technology

AI permeates our world, but science fiction (SF) told stories about it centuries before AI became a reality in the 1950s, shaping our understanding and expectations through words and images. In this course, students will trace AI's evolution through SF to critically examine how key SF works have shaped how we think about AI and intelligence. Through an exploration of existing AI, like autonomous weapon systems, generative AI, and AI assistants, as well as a visit to UMD's AI department, students will learn to be critical viewers, readers, and developers as they grapple with AI's moral and social implications. Using the context of SF and technological developments, we will explore what the creation, existence, and evolution of fictional and real AI means for technology and humanity.

Sister Courses: HNUH248A, HNUH248B, HNUH248C, HNUH248O, HNUH248Q, HNUH248U, HNUH248V, HNUH248W, HNUH248X, HNUH248Y

Fall 2024

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