This course explores the cross-disciplinary legal and policy aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Analysis of the impact of AI on society and the ability of current legal and regulatory frameworks to address issues arising from the use and deployment of AI systems. Introduction to emerging technology and evaluation of the complex and evolving set of legal, ethical, and social issues presented by their use. Topics include the technology of AI, its development in the broader context of historical developments in technology, its growth and impact across various sectors in society, and evaluation of its impact on national and global security, and comparative analysis of different local, national, and international regulatory approaches. (Take-home examination or research paper)