教學大綱 Syllabus

科目名稱:人工智慧與社會

Course Name: AI and Society

修別:群

Type of Credit: Partially Required

2.0

學分數

Credit(s)

50

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details

課程簡介Course Description

This course examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors and its influence on different societal and political contexts. It addresses topics such as AI in sustainability, education, industry, and international development, along with issues related to data, privacy, and power dynamics. The course also covers AI's implications for human rights, disinformation, legal systems, and policy development, with specific attention to regional contexts such as AI in China. Additionally, it explores specialized areas like affective computing and the interaction between AI and minority communities.

核心能力分析圖 Core Competence Analysis Chart

能力項目說明


    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    Objective 1:

    Analyze the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence across diverse societal and political sectors, including sustainability, education, industry, and international development.

     

    Learning Outcomes:

     

    Sector-Specific Understanding: Students will identify and evaluate the applications and implications of AI in key sectors such as sustainability, education, industry, and international development.

    Critical Analysis: Students will assess the benefits and challenges associated with AI integration in these sectors, including its potential to drive innovation and address global challenges.

    Case Study Evaluation: Students will examine real-world case studies to illustrate the transformative effects of AI on societal structures and development initiatives.

     

    Objective 2:

    Examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of artificial intelligence, focusing on data privacy, human rights, disinformation, power dynamics, and regional contexts such as AI in China.

     

    Learning Outcomes:

     

    Ethical and Legal Frameworks: Students will analyze the ethical considerations and legal frameworks governing AI, including issues related to data privacy and human rights.

    Disinformation and Power Dynamics: Students will evaluate the role of AI in the creation and dissemination of disinformation and its impact on societal power structures.

    Regional and Community Impact: Students will explore how AI affects minority communities and different regional contexts, with a particular focus on the deployment and regulation of AI technologies in China.

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    教學週次Course Week 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type

    Week

    Topic

    Content and Reading Assignment

    Teaching Activities and Homework

    1

    Introduction

    This week introduces the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), its definition, and its growing role in society.

    Participants will explore key themes that will recur throughout the course, setting the stage for more specialized discussions in the following weeks.

    2

    AI and Sustainability

    Remote learning

    Students will read materials examining how AI is being applied to address environmental challenges and enhance sustainability initiatives. The discussion will include AI’s role in optimizing resource management and improving efficiency in sectors such as energy and agriculture.

    Read: Crawford (2021), Chapter 1.

    3

    AI & Education

    This week focuses on the impact of AI on educational systems, including personalized learning, assessment methods, and the use of AI in curriculum development. Case studies will demonstrate how AI is reshaping the future of education at different levels

    Fieldtrip

    4

    Data

    Students will explore the importance of data in AI development, including the ethical issues surrounding data collection, storage, and use. The session will also cover data governance frameworks and the technical challenges of managing large datasets.

    Crawford (2021), Chapter 3.

    5

    Privacy

    This session examines the privacy concerns associated with AI, discussing regulatory approaches and the tension between innovation and individual rights. The role of AI in surveillance and the challenges of protecting personal data will be critically examined.

    Article 19 (2021) Emotional Entanglement:

    China’s emotion recognition market and its

    implications for human rights.

    6

    Classification

    Participants will learn about the role of AI in classification systems, including machine learning techniques used in categorizing data. The discussion will focus on both the technical processes and the societal implications of automated classification systems.

    Read: Crawford (2021), Chapter 4

    7

    Public Holiday

     

     

    8

    AI and State

    Participants will study the relationship between AI and state governance, exploring how governments use AI for decision-making, policy enforcement, and public administration. The week will also consider the regulatory frameworks guiding AI deployment in state functions.

    Read: Crawford (2021), Chapter 6

    9

    AI and Power Relations

    This week examines how AI is reshaping global and domestic power structures. Participants will explore AI’s influence on geopolitical dynamics, economic power, and social hierarchies, with a focus on power asymmetries in technology development and access.

    Read: Crawford (2021), Conclusion

    10

    AI and Minorities

    The session addresses the implications of AI for minority communities, with an emphasis on bias in algorithms and unequal access to AI technologies. Case studies will illustrate the real-world effects of AI on marginalized populations.

    Case studies will illustrate the real-world effects of AI on marginalized populations.

    11

    AI and Industry

    Participants will explore the application of AI in various industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. The discussion will focus on AI’s role in automation, productivity enhancement, and innovation within these sectors.

    The discussion will focus on AI’s role in automation, productivity enhancement, and innovation within these sectors.

    12

    Human Rights

    This session examines the intersections between AI and human rights, including issues related to freedom of expression, privacy, and discrimination. Participants will engage with debates on how AI can both support and challenge human rights protections.

    Participants will engage with debates on how AI can both support and challenge human rights protections.

    13

    AI & Disinformation

    The focus this week is on the role of AI in the spread and detection of disinformation. Students will explore AI’s dual potential to exacerbate the problem and provide solutions through automated fact-checking and content moderation.

    Read: DSET (2024) GenAI and Democracy: AI-Driven Disinformation in Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election and Lessons for the World.

    14

    AI in China

    This week provides an overview of AI’s development and deployment in China, including its integration into government surveillance, economic strategy, and international relations. The session will also discuss China’s AI regulatory landscape and global influence.

    Read: Matthew Johnson (2023), China’s Grand Strategy for Global Data Dominance

    15

    Public Holiday

     

     

    16

    AI & Courts

    Students will examine the role of AI in legal systems, focusing on its use in judicial decision-making, legal research, and predictive justice. The week will also address the ethical and procedural challenges posed by AI in the courts.

    Read: Stern, R. E. et al. (2021). “Automating Fairness? Artificial Intelligence in the Chinese

    Court.” Columbia Journal of Transnational Law 59: 515-553.

    17

    AI & Policy

    This session discusses the growing role of AI in policy-making, from regulation to governance frameworks. Participants will explore how governments and international organizations are responding to AI’s rapid development and its societal implications.

    Fieldtrip

    18

    Conclusion

    Remote learning

    The final week synthesizes the key themes of the course, reviewing how AI interacts with and influences various sectors of society. Participants will reflect on the challenges and opportunities AI presents for the future, preparing them for further research or professional application in the field.

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    40%

    講述 Lecture

    20%

    討論 Discussion

    15%

    小組活動 Group activity

    15%

    數位學習 E-learning

    10%

    其他: Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    Weekly Participation 40 pts.

    Weekly Attendance (15 pts.)

    Participation (10 pts.)

    Workshop worksheet (15 pts.)

    Social practice 10 pts

    Final exam 50 pts

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    •       Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence by Kate Crawford (2021).

    •       Article 19 (2021) Emotional Entanglement: China’s emotion recognition market and its implications for human rights.

    •       DSET (2024) GenAI and Democracy: AI-Driven Disinformation in Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election and Lessons for the World.

    •       Matthew Johnson (2023), China’s Grand Strategy for Global Data Dominance.

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    維護智慧財產權,務必使用正版書籍。 Respect Copyright.

    本課程可否使用生成式AI工具Course Policies on the Use of Generative AI Tools

    完全開放使用 Completely Permitted to Use

    課程相關連結Course Related Links

    
                

    課程附件Course Attachments

    課程進行中,使用智慧型手機、平板等隨身設備 To Use Smart Devices During the Class

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