EMOTIONS AND AI TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

Artificial intelligence is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, reshaping society, industry, policy, and everyday life. Behind this rapid transformation lies a subtler but equally profound shift: the interplay between AI and human emotion. It is no longer just a tool for processing information or automating tasks. It is actively sensing, shaping, and sometimes predicting our feelings. Whether we interact with an AI-powered assistant, enjoy adaptive video games, use learning platforms that recognize our moods, or join web conferences where AI tracks our tone and engagement, our emotions are at the core of the experience. AI technology personalizes interactions in real time by analyzing our facial expressions, vocal inflections, and behavioral patterns. In this course you will:

• Define and explain key concepts in artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence within technological contexts.

• Identify real-world examples of AI systems that incorporate emotional analysis and modulation.

• Assess the potential benefits and risks of AI systems influencing user emotions.

• Apply ethical frameworks to evaluate emotion-sensitive AI designs and policies.

• Design a concept, prototype, or research study that integrates emotion-aware AI in a way that is beneficial, transparent, and user-centric.

• Communicate findings on AI and emotion clearly in written, oral, and interactive formats.