INST398R

Special Topics in Information Studies; Government by Algorithm: AI Use for the Public Good

Covers the AI legal and regulatory landscape at both the federal and state levels of government, as well as a range of policy concerns, including AI bias and data privacy. A portion of the course will look at dystopian outcomes from governmental use of AI technologies. Students will be expected to participate in designing one or more AI applications for a specific component of government to use in carrying out its mission.

Sister Courses: INST398A, INST398B, INST398C, INST398D, INST398E, INST398F, INST398G, INST398J, INST398K, INST398L, INST398M, INST398N, INST398O, INST398P

Spring 2026

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