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    Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Online Course

    by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Explore what AI means for thinking, fairness, accountability, and machine rights through philosophical readings, discussion, and projects.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Current Grades 9-11

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-17

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,200

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    PhilosophyArtificial IntelligenceEthicsComputer ScienceHumanities
    Sessions / cadence: 10 weekday 2-hour classes; 1-2 homework hours/day
    Scheduling model: 4-7 p.m. PDT meeting window
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Support model: Online office hours
    Learning activities: Readings, discussion, activities, and projects

    Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence summary

    Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes approaches AI through philosophy, asking what thinking and intelligence mean and whether machines could have conscious experience.

    Students use readings, discussion, activities, and projects to examine algorithmic fairness, responsibility for autonomous systems, and possible machine rights.

    The strongest fit is a student who enjoys questioning assumptions and discussing technology's social consequences.

    What is Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Online Course?

    The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Online Course is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course connecting Computer Science, Humanities, and Philosophy. It asks what thinking and intelligence mean, how they relate to conscious experience, and whether unfamiliar forms of intelligence could deserve recognition.

    Students explore these questions through live online learning, readings, discussion, activities, and projects. Practical examples include fairness in banking and criminal justice algorithms, accountability for self-driving cars and healthcare robots, and the possibility of machine rights.

    Why Succeed highlights Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

    • The course connects abstract questions about intelligence with concrete issues in banking, criminal justice, transport, and healthcare.

    • Readings, discussion, activities, and projects give students several ways to engage with difficult philosophical questions.

    • Its combination of Computer Science, Humanities, and Philosophy helps students examine AI across disciplinary boundaries.

    • A defined live-class cadence and separate homework estimate make the academic commitment easier for families to plan.

    Who is Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy philosophical questions and want to examine AI's ethical and social implications through reading, discussion, and project work.

    Not ideal if

    Your main aim is programming practice, or your schedule cannot accommodate weekday live classes and daily independent work.

    Is Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence worth it?

    This course is worth considering if you want to move beyond AI headlines and examine the assumptions behind them. Questions about consciousness, fairness, responsibility, and rights provide a focused way to test your interest in philosophy alongside technology.

    The daily workload makes it a substantial academic commitment rather than occasional enrichment. Evaluate it for the thinking and learning it offers: Stanford explicitly separates participation from undergraduate admission and makes no admission guarantee.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,200; includes Two-hour live online classes Monday-Friday., Online office hours., Readings, discussion, activities, and projects..

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; 10 weekday 2-hour classes; 1-2 homework hours/day.

    Provider details

    Review the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: Students complete assignments and projects exploring AI's philosophical questions and social implications.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

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    How much preparation does Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence need?

    Effort level

    Substantial daily academic commitment.

    Best started

    Allow several weeks to prepare transcripts, independent responses, and a course-appropriate work sample before submitting an application.

    Main challenge

    Balancing abstract philosophical questions with consistent reading and project work.

    Typical preparation

    • Gather recent grade reports and transcripts early.

    • Choose a work sample that reflects your abilities and meets the course's application instructions.

    • Write every application response yourself and review the complete application before submission.

    • Map the Pacific-time meeting window onto your local schedule and reserve time for independent assignments.

    Useful if

    You want to explore the relationship between philosophy and AI.

    What do students do on Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence?

    You explore AI's philosophical foundations and social consequences through readings, live discussion, activities, and projects. Independent assignments extend the work beyond class, while online office hours provide a separate opportunity for support.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend your assigned two-hour live class each weekday.

    2. 2

      Use readings and discussion to explore thinking, intelligence, and conscious experience.

    3. 3

      Examine questions about algorithmic fairness, autonomous-system accountability, and machine rights.

    4. 4

      Complete assignments and projects outside live class time.

    5. 5

      Use online office hours according to the course's schedule.

    Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be in Grades 9-11 at the time of application.

    • Attend only one Summer Institutes course if admitted.

    • Complete application responses independently.

    How much does Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence cost?

    Program fee

    Not announced

    Funding or discounts

    • Financial aid: Domestic and international participants — Aid can be awarded to either group.

    What's included

    Two-hour live online classes Monday-Friday., Online office hours., Readings, discussion, activities, and projects.

    How to apply to Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

    1. 1

      Select Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence among the courses you genuinely want to attend.

    2. 2

      Complete the online application and write all responses independently.

    3. 3

      Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and a work sample meeting the course's instructions.

    4. 4

      Upload standardized test scores only if you choose to include them.

    5. 5

      Review the complete application and pay the application fee before finalizing submission.

    6. 6

      Submit all materials online; applications cannot be changed afterward.

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    Learning format

    Students attend one assigned course section for two live online hours each Monday-Friday, within the published 4-7 p.m. PDT meeting window. The third hour is reserved for online office hours, and students should also plan for 1-2 hours of asynchronous assignments and projects per day.

    Exact class times and the office-hour schedule are set closer to the program start.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Online office hours accompany the live class schedule.

    • The third hour of the meeting window is reserved for office hours.

    • The exact office-hour schedule is set closer to the start.

    Time-zone considerations

    • The published meeting window is 4-7 p.m. PDT.
    • Live classes last two hours each Monday-Friday.
    • Students attend one assigned section and class time.
    • Office hours use the third hour of the meeting window.
    • Reserve another 1-2 hours daily for asynchronous assignments and projects.

    Assessment style

    The course combines assignments and projects with readings, discussion, and activities.

    • Engage with philosophical questions through readings and discussion.
    • Explore AI's real-world implications through activities and projects.
    • Plan 1-2 daily hours for assignments and projects outside class.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Students complete assignments and projects exploring AI's philosophical questions and social implications.

    • Course assignments.

    • Projects exploring philosophical and real-world AI questions.

    Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence FAQs

    It explores thinking, intelligence, conscious experience, algorithmic fairness, responsibility for AI decisions, and possible machine rights through readings, discussion, activities, and projects.

    Classes meet live online for two hours Monday-Friday, with 1-2 hours of daily asynchronous assignments and projects. The published meeting window is 4-7 p.m. PDT, with its third hour reserved for online office hours.

    The course is for students in Grades 9-11 at the time of application. Grade level means the student's current grade when applying, rather than the grade they will enter afterward.

    Standardized test scores are optional for domestic and international applicants. There is no stated test-score or GPA cutoff; application materials are considered together.

    Applicants must complete all written responses themselves. Parents or legal guardians may review the completed application and sign it, but the responses must reflect the applicant's own interests and abilities.

    Applicants can upload transcripts directly into the online application. Most applicants use an unofficial transcript.

    Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.

    No. Stanford University's undergraduate admissions process is separate from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, and participation does not guarantee admission. The provider emphasizes students' learning, growth, talents, and curiosity.

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