The Ethics of AI (Artificial Intelligence)-NH Humanities

This program explores some of the most urgent moral challenges that Artificial Intelligence presents to society today. Topics include automation and job displacement, deepfakes and misinformation, the role of AI in education, implicit bias, autonomous systems (such as self-driving cars and drones), and the ethical implications of a potential technological singularity. After a brief introduction to applied ethics and the technology behind generative AI, we will examine each issue in turn, highlighting the core moral questions they raise and their significance for shaping sound policies and regulations. The session will conclude with an open discussion, giving attendees a chance to share perspectives and ask questions. Participants will come away with a clearer understanding of the ethical landscape of AI and the tools to think critically about its future impact. Presented by Kiki Berk, a Professor of Philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from the VU University Amsterdam in 2010. Her current research interests are Philosophy of Death and Philosophy of Meaning in Life. Paid for through a grant from the NH Humanities and by the Friends of the Meredith Library.