Fall 2026
Governing Algorithms: Bias, Fairness, and the Law
Dates: October 05, 2026 – December 21, 2026Day/Time: Monday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Level: 100-Level
Certificate: Technology and Society*
Instructor: Inesa Stolper, European Humanities University
This course examines the governance of algorithmic systems with particular attention to bias, fairness, and their legal implications. It explores how algorithmic decision-making can reproduce or amplify discrimination and analyzes the legal, regulatory, and ethical mechanisms developed to address these risks. The course situates questions of algorithmic fairness within broader frameworks of global artificial intelligence regulation and governance. Students will examine how legal systems and policy instruments respond to challenges posed by AI systems, including AI-generated content, privacy and data protection, as well as questions of liability and accountability.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS