Generative AI

MIA and MPA Policy Skills II Core. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI), with a focus on how these technologies are built and their implications for society and public policy. Students will gain an understanding of language models, large language models (LLMs), deep learning, transformers, and Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT). In addition to technical foundations, the course explores the societal and policy dimensions of Generative AI, including algorithmic bias, ethical challenges, labor market disruption, and regulatory frameworks. Designed for students with varied technical backgrounds, the course equips future policy professionals with the tools to engage critically with emerging AI technologies.