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Think of For Deeper Learning as your optional, chapter-by-chapter companion—supporting your curiosity with longer reads, prior updates, and related issues, without adding to your required workload. You’ll sometimes see older updates parked here so the required readings can feature the newest and most relevant sources.
Everything in this section is optional and ungraded—none of these readings are required. These are curated additions for deeper exploration: often longer works or pieces that reach beyond the week’s core goals. When you’re curious and want to dig in, start here.
Each chapter’s list mirrors the book’s order so you can quickly find a relevant follow-up. If you’re working on a project or memo, these are strong first stops for additional sources and current debates. Feel free to take a salad bar approach here--choose the one or two items that fit your interests or questions. I may add or archive selections over time to reflect developments; required readings will not change because of these updates.
15.1 Demystifying AI Deeper Learning Content 15.1 Demystifying AI Deeper Learning Content
15.1.1 Bonus Content: Practicing Machine Learning 15.1.1 Bonus Content: Practicing Machine Learning
If you want to practice the basics of machine learning, here's a few options:
Basic Level:
AI for Oceans - https://studio.code.org/s/oceans/lessons/1/levels/1
Middle Level:
Google Teachable Machine
https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com/
Advanced Level:
Try one of the beginner AI projects using Scratch here:
15.1.2. " What is AI" by Julia Stoyanovich and Falaah Arif Khan
This is a short comic by two computer science professors that does a good job of explaining what AI is and how it works at a beginner level. I've assigned it so that everyone can be on the same page.
15.2 International AI Law Deeper Learning Content 15.2 International AI Law Deeper Learning Content
15.2.1. AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - European Union | White & Case LLP
This summary of the AI Act from a very large international law firm is from a compliance point of view. This list of compliance concerns will be helpful to you later.
15.2.2. AI Principles Overview - OECD.AI
15.2.3. UN Resolution A/78/L.49
Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for sustainable development
This US-led General Assembly resolution is one of the first international signs of agreement in regards to AI development. While GA resolutions are non-binding, they are useful for understanding how world leaders are thinking.
15.2.4. China's AI Regulations and How They Get Made | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
China and the EU are currently the two poles of AI regulation internationally. It's important to look at the contrasts between the two.