Digital Dilemmas: Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence

Education facts

Code: 2IN951

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing and is now commonplace in most societal contexts. The course introduces frameworks for critically analyzing AI and applies both feminist- and design theory perspectives to highlight how for example gender, power, ethnicity, and ethics are embedded and expressed in AI systems and algorithms. With a starting point in dilemmas that marginalized groups face in digital spaces, the course explores opportunities and challenges with more inclusive and equitable development of AI.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 90 credits in one of the following subjects: Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or equivalent studies. Also required is English 6/level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Digital Dilemmas: Feminist Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %