PHIL229
AI ETHICS
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course offers a deep exploration of the ethical principles that guide the development and deployment of artificial intelligence. Students will examine the critical values of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, as they pertain to AI systems and their impact on society. Topics include The Alignment Problem, algorithmic justice, privacy concerns, the future of employment, and the role of AI in reinforcing or challenging social justice. By the end of the course, students will have developed the analytical tools necessary to assess AI technologies through an ethical lens and to contribute to the creation of AI systems that align with core human values.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2025–2026
2025 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 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: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 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: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 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: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 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. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | 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- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM JC206 20262025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Paul J. Broderick | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 33997 |
| Spring 2025 | Paul J. Broderick | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 30 enrolled | 33997 |