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227-0812-00L 1 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-ITET

Ethics and AI: The Film

Lecturers & Examiners: Adrian Christopher Notz, Prof. Dr. Peter Gerhard Kirchschläger

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:37:22

Abstract

In this collaborative seminar for ZHdK and ETH Students, we aim to bring together the creative vision and the technical expertise of both of Film and Information Technology and Electrical Engineering students to collaboratively craft a plot for a short film that explores the intricate ethical questions posed by the use of AI technologies.

Objective

The aim of this seminar is to guide students through a structured process, from initial concept development to scriptwriting, ensuring that the film not only captivates its audience but also fosters deeper reflections on the ethical dimensions of AI. The students will be encouraged to use AI tools (LLM’s, text to image programs, et al) for script writing and mood boards.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Peter G. Kirchschlaeger (2023). Ethical Decision-Making. Baden-Baden: Nomos-Verlag.

Literature

Simon Blackburn (2021). Ethics: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places: 12

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Ethics and AI: The Film The course will take place at ETH and at ZHdK Campus	12.03 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN G 46) 13.03 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN G 46) 14.03 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN G 46) 15.03 Date 08:15-18:00 (CHN G 46)	24 h semesterly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor
- Electives (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen. Please consult the "Richtlinien zu Projekten, Praktika, Seminare" (German only), .)
  - Man-Technology-Environment Electives ("MTU")
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Tracks (all): Electives (Courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)
Doctorate Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (A minimum of 12 ECTS credit points must be obtained during doctoral studies (also see sub-categories for details) More Information at )
- Transferable Skills (During the doctoral studies, at least 1 CP ECTS must be acquired in the field of ethics / good scientific practice. See also .)