Analysis of the Role of Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence in Media

2023/2024

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Media

Course type:

Elective course

When:

1 year, 3 module

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is devoted to critical analysis and problematization of the role of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in the media of Russia and the world. The course explores the problems and opportunities that arise when new technologies are involved in the processes of creating and distributing media content; features of human-machine interaction in these processes; human agency in new technological realities; the role of digital platforms, their algorithms and Big Tech corporations in the dissemination of information. During the course, students will master analytical tools to understand and critically assess the impact of AI and algorithms on the dissemination of information and freedom of speech, the spread of dis- and misinformation, as well as on more general social and political processes.