Contemporary Issues in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Description

This course examines the most pressing technological, ethical, and policy challenges arising from recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore cutting-edge AI technologies including large language models (LLMs), autonomous agents, and prompt engineering techniques, gaining both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in effectively working with these systems. The course then addresses critical questions of AI policy, law, and ethics, analysing regulatory frameworks, algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, liability issues, and challenges of AI governance. Through rigorous case studies of real-world AI deployments, students will critically examine transparency, accountability, fairness, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI systems. Students will also explore contemporary issues within their specific chosen endorsement, and report back on their findings.