AI for Happiness

The 'AI for Happiness' course, designed by Prof. Dr. Ana-Maria Olteteanu, offers a groundbreaking approach to personal wellbeing by merging cognitive science with modern artificial intelligence. In this unique No-Code Development class, students explore how technology can be leveraged to foster mindfulness, deep flow states, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of life purpose. Rather than letting technology become a source of distraction, this course empowers learners to actively build custom AI companions and digital tools that serve their emotional health. Throughout the curriculum, participants engage with science-backed principles of gratitude, habit formation, and emotional regulation. By utilizing accessible, no-code platforms, anyone can create personalized bots to track moods, spark creativity, and nurture social connections without writing a single line of code. This course is ideal for wellness enthusiasts, tech creators, and anyone seeking to establish a healthier relationship with digital devices. By the end, students walk away with a comprehensive, personalized Happiness Map, blending inner emotional wisdom with outer technological support to maintain long-term mental balance.