481754-FS2023-0-Big Data, AI, and Society





Root number 481754
Semester FS2023
Type of course Proseminar
Allocation to subject Communication and Media Sciences
Type of exam not defined
Title Big Data, AI, and Society
Description Lectured by Ani Baghumyan

This course will introduce students to basic concepts from the field of big data, artificial intelligence, and the so called “algorithmic culture.” We will explore how big data revolution has impacted our media and communication technologies, social science research, and policy making among other things. Students will also be introduced to critical theories that examine the potential positive and negative effects of these developments. Issues of ethics and privacy will also be discussed.

Literature: TBD

Prerequisites: None

Inscription:
from January 15th 2023 (08:00 p.m.) onwards via ILIAS

FORM OF IMPLEMENTATION:
On site
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Silke AdamDepartment of Social Sciences 
ECTS 4
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Wednesday 08:15-10:00 Weekly
Monday 31/7/2023 23:50-23:55
 
Rooms Seminarraum B 005, Institutsgebäude vonRoll
 
Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts.