JLC-660 Emerging Tech for Non-Technical Policymakers (3)

This course introduces technologies that are key to understanding the most prevalent policy issues today. The course provides students without a technical background a toolkit of resources to understand new technologies. The course uses case studies of contemporary technologies highly relevant to current policy debates including encryption, 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and the use of algorithms by social media platforms. Students develop a historical perspective on emerging technologies in the policy context and further develop, practice, and apply the unique skills required to understand technologies relevant to their area of policy interest. Usually Offered: fall.