This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the social, legal, and ethical challenges arising from the advancement of computers, artificial intelligence, and computing in contemporary society. Students will develop critical thinking skills while examining key issues in information technology, such as the balance between privacy and information access, the tension between censorship and civil liberties, the complexities of intellectual property, and the threats posed by cyber-crime. Additionally, the course will address the influence of information on daily life, digital disparities, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. (Special Fee: $66.00).