Algorithms & Fundamental Rights

What it is about

You learn how algorithmic systems influence fundamental rights and societal norms. In the end you will be able to critically analyze the impacts of algorithms on autonomy, the rule of law, transparency, and accountability and discuss approaches to safeguard fundamental rights.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding the interactions between algorithms and fundamental rights
• Knowledge of philosophical foundations: autonomy and the rule of law
• Recognition of fairness, bias, transparency, and data protection issues
• Critical analysis of real-world case studies
• Formulate your own hypotheses about the consequences of algorithmic decisions

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying theoretical and philosophical foundations including case studies
• ÜbungPractical deepening: analysis of algorithms, data handling and technical solution approaches

Teaching method

• VorlesungenIntroduction to abstract and theoretical aspects as well as ethical discussions
• ÜbungenApplication of what has been learned in practical tasks and case studies