PHIL228
TECH, ETHICS & PUBLIC POLICY
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: In this course, students will study, and learn to address, the most pressing ethical concerns relating to technology, with a special focus on machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence. Students will collaborate with organizations that are currently conducting policy research, developing best practices, and spearheading advocacy campaigns related to the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence. Students will contribute to ongoing and critical conversations about the responsible use of technology at some of the world's most influential international organizations.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2022
2022
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2030 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2029 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2028 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2027 Spring: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 spring terms since 2022. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2022 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Geography Building G104 2022
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Geography Building G104 2022