• Focuses on the law of artificial intelligence, big data, and related cutting-edge digital technologies. Considers the law's impact on the development and adoption of these technologies, and the legal response to beneficial and mischievous impacts. Emphasis on current issues, but topics generally include the legal frameworks of intellectual property rights, cybersecurity, privacy, bias, fintech, fair competition and fair dealing in digital markets, and political discourse on social media. Gives special attention to the legal concerns of those planning careers built on cutting-edge skills, and of managers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers bringing innovations from ideas to impact. Explores how to find and make good use of legal advice. Meets with 15.622 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking graduate version.

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