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AC Grayling and Brian Ball on philosophy and AI

Posted by: The Conversation Global highlights

Date: Friday, 02 August 2024

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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.

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Global Executive Editor, London

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