OSUN Themes: Democratic Practice; Human Rights; Inequalities
Ethics of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
Term: January 27, 2025 – May 20, 2025Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: Tuesday; Friday 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Instructor: Chrys Margaritidis, Bard College
The course provides a forum to discuss a selection of topics on the ethical aspects of Big Data and AI through mainly contemporary literature in the areas of ethics, law, and technology. Students debate case studies on Big Data and reach conclusions regarding the relevant ethical issues. In examining these cases, we will also discuss principles and problems of broader ethical significance. Topics discussed include democracy, trust, identity, privacy, knowledge/information and mass surveillance.
Credits: 4 US / 8 ECTS