AI Policy Design Lab @ HKU
First of its kind in Asia. AI meets impact.
This isn't just another AI course. The AI Policy Design Lab is a 6-credit workshop where you'll explore how AI impacts society—and what you can do about it. Through this workshop, you'll navigate the future of your career trajectory. By the end, you'll walk away with a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates your ability to shape ethical AI policies for a rapidly evolving world.
Why this lab matters
AI isn't neutral—and you have a say in how it shapes our world. In this lab-style course, you'll explore the social impact of AI, wrestle with real-world dilemmas, and build solutions grounded in ethical thinking.
AI and Social Impact
Learn to connect systems with real human consequences.
  • Understand complex systems through the lens of ethics
  • Investigate real harms: from deepfakes to emotional surveillance
  • Design ethical responses to shape a more equitable future
Career Exploration
Turn purpose into profession.
  • Apply design thinking to address AI's ethical, social, and regulatory challenges
  • Create a publication-worthy portfolio project that showcases your impact potential
  • Discover your career path through reflection and real-world exploration
Future Skills
Build what's next with confidence.
  • Tackle urgent, people-centered AI dilemmas—from deepfakes to the future of education
  • Build cross-disciplinary fluency across ethics, governance, and policy
  • Shape the future of AI by designing systems that serve people
Prototype a real-world solution
You'll tackle a real social challenge—drawing from ethics, responsible AI, and your own background. Example themes:
Your project might explore:
Deepfakes & Gender-Based Harms
Develop a governance proposal to address non-consensual AI-generated content
Children & EdTech
Brainstorm methodologies for creating safer AI-integrated learning environments for children.
Mental Health & Emotional AI
Propose boundaries for AI companions and mental health apps based on ethics
0% Exams, 100% Impact
No tests. Instead, you'll be a part of:
Immersive sessions
Hands-on projects
Building something you're proud to showcase
Ready to lead ethically in a world shaped by AI?
This workshop is your launchpad. Whether you're a future ethicist, policymaker, founder, or creative, we'll equip you to shape the systems changing the world.
Learn how to shape the future, today.