CPSC 091R. Special Topics: Security in AI Systems

This course explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and security. Topics are organized around three themes: security of AI systems, including adversarial attacks such as, data poisoning, model stealing, and backdoor attacks; the use of AI for security, including intrusion detection, malware analysis, and automated vulnerability discovery; and societal risks posed by AI, including disinformation, LLM jailbreaking, and policy and frameworks around AI governance. Students will read and present seminal research papers, implement attacks and defenses in hands-on labs, and pursue an independent research project.
This is a Group 3 course.
Prerequisite: Either CPSC 063 or CPSC 066.
Natural Science and Engineering.
Laboratory work required.
1.0 credit.
Fall 2026. Chaganti.
Catalog chapter: Computer Science
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/computer-science

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