PHIL 440

Fall 2026 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 19-Dec 9

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Discussion of ethical, societal, and political issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Topics include responsible uses of AI, the effect of AI on automation and the future of human work, ethical questions about AI (such as whether AI has moral standing, should be given rights, or should have moral or legal duties), and implications of AI for truth, trust, democracy, surveillance, privacy, safety and security, and the future of humanity.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Either one philosophy course or at least Junior standing.

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PHIL 440 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			80005	Online Online	A A	4:00PM -4:50PM ARRANGED	W n.a.	n.a. n.a.	Biondi, Z Biondi, Z	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated a range of ethical challenges. This course provides students with an understanding of these challenges along with thinking about how best to respond to them. Students will explore the evolving relationship between AI and employment, including both the ethical considerations raised by job displacement and the changing nature of work. Other topics include the pervasive issue of bias in AI algorithms, ethical implications of data collection and surveillance, and the moral status of AI systems. Students will learn about a broader range of risks that AI can pose to human values, especially when algorithms are poorly aligned with human values. The course also considers existential risk: how should we think about the possibility of AI bringing about the end of humanity? Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
			80154	Online Online	G4 G4	4:00PM -4:50PM ARRANGED	W n.a.	n.a. n.a.	Biondi, Z Biondi, Z	Availability: Closed Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.