Ethics of Computing

The course aims to help students think critically about the ethical and social aspects of computing technology. Topics include ethical foundations; political economy of the tech industry; algorithmic fairness; AI and labor; AI safety; AI and climate; social media and platform power; information security; privacy; values in design; research ethics; professional ethics; technology and social good; digital colonialism; law & policy. Activities will include readings, technical work, and case studies of contemporary debates.