| Time | Registration | Place of in-person sessions |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 - February 2027 Course Plan | Deadline: 5 October 2026 Registration Instructions | Bavarian AI Chair for Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Akademiestr. 7, 5th floor, seminar room, 80799 München |
Seminar course for relAI MSc and PhD students lead by Prof. Dr. Ruth Müller | ||
Course Outline
Abstract
In this course, we will develop skills to identify, consider and address social, ethical and political opportunities and challenges that emerge with the development and use of AI in contemporary societies. Students will be introduced to key concepts for thinking about technologies in society and their social, ethical and political dimensions and learn how to apply these skills to practices of developing and implementing AI in various domains of society. We will pay particular attention to questions of equity, justice and diversity and how the shape ethical, social and political questions surrounding AI.
The course will use a multi-media approach to learning and will draw on academic literature, documentary films and podcasts to convey key insights. In-class group work and plenary discussions will be a key feature of the course.
Course Plan
1 - Mo Oct 12, 10:00-12:00 via Zoom
- Introductory session: we will discuss the course content, learning modalities and student contributions.
2 - Mo Nov 2, 10:00-14:00 in person
- Do Technologies have Politics?
3 - Mo Nov 30, 10:00-14:00 in person
- Making Social Futures with Technologies
4 - Mo Jan 10 10:00-14:00 in person
- Justice, Ethics and AI
5 - Mo Feb 1 10:00-12:00 in person
- Bringing Society In: Public Participation and the Co-Creation of Novel Technologies
How to join
Register by 5 October 2026 in this form.
A detailed course handout, including a reading list, overview of media being used, description of student task and assessment (pass/fail) will be provided before the online introduction meeting on October 12 2026.