Advanced Topics in Computer Science: Machine Behavior

Automated systems powered by artificial intelligence are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, and their role in society may increase as LLMs grow more popular and powerful. At the same time, recent work has shown that LLMs can simulate and predict human behavior. Thus, understanding and steering the behavior of such systems can amplify their benefits, mitigate their harms, and increase our understanding of human behavior. This seminar course aims to facilitate publishable student research on the emerging field of machine behavior. Coursework is a mix of reading and empirical work tailored to make students catch up with research in the field.