ANTH 131Anthropology of AI
This course takes an anthropological approach to artificial intelligence in an era of rapid advancement in machine learning, neural networks, and other transformative technologies. We explore AI’s societal impact, including its intersection with race, gender, ethics, religion, and concepts of personhood—from grief and mourning to human enhancement. This course critically analyzes how AI shapes our understanding of technology, identity, and human potential.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Courses that list ANTH 131 as a prerequisite (1)
- EDS 120 Introduction to Design-Based Educational Research: A Field Experience for Improving San Diego Schools