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Students will learn about and apply cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to real-world social good spaces (such as healthcare, government, and environmental conservation). The class will balance high-level machine learning techniques? from the fields of deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning? with real world case studies, inviting students to think critically about technical and ethical issues in the development and deployment of AI. The course structure alternates between instructional lectures and bi-weekly guest speakers at the forefront of technology for social good. Students will be given the chance to engage in a flexible combination of AI model building, discussion, and individual exploration. Special topics may include: tech ethics, human-centered AI, AI safety, education technology, mental health applications, AI in policy, assistive robotics. Prerequisites: programming experience at the level of CS106A. Application required for enrollment: http://tinyurl.com/cs21si2024. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to apply!