MSAI 5553 - Ethics and Societal Impact of AI 3

Exploration of how AI technologies such as large language models, chat and social media bots, autonomous vehicles, robotic agents, drones, and other modern developments have an impact on legal, moral, and ethical frameworks of society. The role of governments, corporations, and research & development entities in the spread of AI technology is investigated. The social aspect of AI is also explored, including analysis of trends in usage, dangers that have been spawned by rapid adoption, as well as ethical issues arising from democratic access to AI across the globe.