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553 Advanced Topics in AI Law and Policy

This advanced seminar explores cutting-edge and rapidly evolving areas of AI law and policy that extend beyond the foundational AI Law and Policy course. Each semester will focus on a different emerging theme, allowing for deep exploration of specialized topics as the field develops. The seminar emphasizes critical analysis of developing legal frameworks, proposed legislation, recent case law, and policy debates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. The Spring 2026 iteration will examine how law addresses AI technologies that affect mental privacy, cognitive autonomy, and psychological wellbeing. The course explores current legal frameworks and gaps in addressing AI’s impact on human cognition, decision-making, and mental health. Through analysis of recent litigation, proposed legislation, and regulatory actions, students will examine how various legal domains—from consumer protection to constitutional law—grapple with protecting cognitive liberty in the digital age.

Enrollment Pre-/Co- Requisite Information

Law 364 AI Law and Policy or permission of the instructor.

Course Areas of Practice
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Intellectual Property, Science, and Technology Law
Evaluation Methods
  • Reflective Writing
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
  • Class participation
Degree Requirements
JD SRWP with add-on credit
JD elective
LLM-LE (JD) elective
IntllLLM International Cert
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
IntlLLM writing
IntllLLM IP Cert
Course Type
  • Seminar
Learning Outcomes
  • Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law

Spring 2026

2026
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor

553.01 2
  • Reflective Writing
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
  • Class participation
 Nita A. Farahany

This advanced seminar explores cutting-edge and rapidly evolving areas of AI law and policy that extend beyond the foundational AI Law and Policy course. Each semester will focus on a different emerging theme, allowing for deep exploration of specialized topics as the field develops. The seminar emphasizes critical analysis of developing legal frameworks, proposed legislation, recent case law, and policy debates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and law. The Spring 2026 iteration will examine how law addresses AI technologies that affect mental privacy, cognitive autonomy, and psychological wellbeing. The course explores current legal frameworks and gaps in addressing AI’s impact on human cognition, decision-making, and mental health. Through analysis of recent litigation, proposed legislation, and regulatory actions, students will examine how various legal domains—from consumer protection to constitutional law—grapple with protecting cognitive liberty in the digital age.

Grading Basis: Graded

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites

Law 364 AI Law and Policy or permission of the instructor.

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*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.