Applied AI for Public Affairs

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how governments, public agencies, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other public affairs professionals conduct their work. This course provides students with a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and explores how AI can be applied to improve research, analysis, communication, decision-making, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness. Students will use contemporary AI tools, examine real-world public-sector applications, and evaluate risks and ethical considerations of these tools.  Students apply their new knowledge via a capstone project.