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15.6221 The Law of AI, Big Data & Social Media
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Undergrad (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: None
Units: 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Credit cannot also be received for 15.622
Lecture: M EVE (7-8.30 PM) (E62-276)
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Focuses on the emerging legal framework of cutting-edge digital technologies, including AI/machine learning, big data and analytics, blockchain, the internet, and social media. Considers the law's impact on the development and application of these technologies, and the legal response to beneficial and mischievous impacts. Topics include law-sensitive aspects of privacy and bias, fintech, fair competition and fair dealing in digital markets, political discourse on social media, digital technologies in the workplace, and intellectual property rights on software and other innovations. Gives special attention to the legal concerns of those planning careers built on cutting-edge skills, and of managers and entrepreneurs bringing innovations from ideas to impact. How to find and make good use of legal advice. Meets with 15.622 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking undergraduate version.
Fall: J. Akula, L. Rodriques
Spring: J. Akula, L. Rodriques
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