LAW 766S Artificial Intelligence and the Law 3.0 Credits
This course will delve into the way artificial intelligence (AI) is constantly shaping and reshaping different legal systems around the world, focusing on the US, the EU, China, and Canada. It will focus on AI’s usage and influence upon different legal arenas, such as the criminal justice system, national security, and elections. To illustrate the legal shift AI has created throughout the world, students will review three case studies focusing on facial recognition, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Chinese social credit system. This course will then examine the different solutions suggested by scholars and government officials for AI governance to allow the wide usage of this technology, while mitigating its negative effects.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit