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As tech firms seek ensure the behaviour of AI systems will be aligned with human values, might philosophers have something to contribute? That’s a question posed in this article by AC Grayling and Brian Ball of Northeastern
University London. “More generally,” they continue, “what can be expected of the age-old discipline in the new technologically advanced era that is now emerging?”
Among their considerations: “Science has so far been unable to fully explain how consciousness arises from the cells in the human brain. Some philosophers even believe that this is such a ‘hard problem’ that is beyond the scope of science, and may require a helping hand of philosophy.” Click here for more of this fascinating read.
Also today, more on the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East and updates from the Paris Olympics.
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Anthony Grayling, Northeastern University London; Brian Ball, Northeastern University London
Philosophy has been instrumental to AI since its inception.
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Palestinians in the occupied West Bank mourn the death of militant Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31, 2024.
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Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame
A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.
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Jessica Pinchbeck, The Open University; Candice Lingam-Willgoss, The Open University
Why we need to start understanding more about the potential of women’s sport.
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Shane Keating, UNSW Sydney
A shallower pool may have subtle effects on swimmers’ performance – but perhaps not the ones you’d think.
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Duchess Harris, Macalester College
Why are Republicans talking about Kamala Harris’s laugh? It’s the latest stage in a long history of marginalizing Black women.
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Maria C. Scott, University of Exeter
You can’t make a fool of a joyful laugher.
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Treena Orchard, Western University
Age-gap relationships may be paving the way to a more equitable and mutually satisfying future for relationships of all kinds.
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Ben Stickle, Middle Tennessee State University; Brenda Vose, University of North Florida
Many jurisdictions treat pet theft like property theft, assigning dogs dollar values and failing to account for their emotional importance.
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Marine Drouilly, University of Cape Town
The giant pangolin had not been documented in Senegal since 1999, and no photographic evidence had been captured since 1967.
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Andrew Dodd, The University of Melbourne
The media mogul wants to change his “irrevocable trust” so that eldest son Lachlan has total control and maintains his media outlets’ right-wing agenda.
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