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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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POLI 344 001 (CRN: 26670)
POLITICS IN THE AGE OF AI
Long Title: POLITICS IN THE AGE OF AI
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Scuticchio, Pablo
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 12:52AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Description: This course examines how AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping politics, economics, and society. Topics include democracy, misinformation and social media, policing and surveillance, international security, labor automation, and algorithmic bias. Drawing on perspectives from multiple disciplines, the course is open to students from all majors.