Depending on the specific year or sub-letter, the course has focused on different cutting-edge domains. Below is a draft piece exploring the primary modern interpretation: . CS 331: The Frontier of Algorithmic Intelligence
Originally focused on more general algorithm design, the course has evolved significantly to center on modern generative and reasoning-based AI. Stanford University Academic Year Course Title Lead Instructor 2025–2026 AI for Algorithmic Reasoning and Optimization (CS331X) Ellen Vitercik 2023–2024 AI for Algorithmic Reasoning and Optimization Ellen Vitercik 2022–2023 Machine Learning for Algorithm Design Ellen Vitercik Prior Years Advanced Reading in Computer Vision (Old CS331) Various (e.g., formerly CS323) Student Experience cs331 stanford