Artificial Intelligence and Society

As governments and businesses integrate AI into their operations, the demand for professionals who can address both its technical and societal dimensions has never been greater. This urgent need for interdisciplinary expertise positions theArtificial Intelligence and Society course from Université PSLas critical to training the future talents.

Université PSL is a European and international leader in artificial intelligence and data science. Thanks to its research teams, it offers innovative training opportunities that extend to the many disciplines revolutionized by AI, such as humanities, cognitive sciences, health or social sciences.

Offered as part of the Paris School of AI, this Artificial Intelligence and Society course from Université PSLis uniquely designed to address this demand. Hosted by PSL University, the program benefits from the combined strengths of its schools: École Normale Supérieure-PSL, renowned for its excellence in fundamental sciences - particularly computer science and mathematics - and Dauphine-PSL, spearheading the field in organizational sciences, economics and applied mathematics. A unique scientific ecosystem, where computational and societal perspectives converge, with close links to the socio-economic sphere.

Opportunities

Graduates will emerge as rare profiles, combining technical expertise in AI and data science with a deep understanding of social sciences, ethics, and policy. This positions them for roles such as Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Ethics and AI Governance Specialist, Policy Advisor, or Computational Social Scientist. Whether solving ethical dilemmas, designing equitable algorithms, or shaping public policy, alumni are prepared to lead in industries, government, and research, making them indispensable in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape.

Courses include:

• AI and society

• Governance and social impact of AI

• Computational social science