BIOE 317 | Ethics in Biotech Innovation and AI in Healthcare

This course delves into the ethical and social implications of emerging biotechnologies and the integration of AI in healthcare. The course examines the transformative role of cutting-edge biotechnological innovations and AI not only in healthcare but also in shaping human interactions and our understanding of human identity such as race. Key ethical topics explored may include AI applications in healthcare and biomedical research, AI caregivers, AI doctors, AI dolls, digital health, genomics and the implications of big data, deep brain stimulation therapy, neurorights and mental privacy concerns, pursuits of life extension and immortality, induced pluripotent stem cells, animal ethics in biotechnological contexts, and green bioethics. Students are encouraged to actively engage in discussions, debates, and role-playing exercises based on assigned readings and materials. These materials include a range of sources, including bioethics literature, legal documents, biomedical and science literature, films, podcasts, and videos.