Sachin Dev Duggal | Athens hosts a ground-breaking conference on AI ethics
On June 20, the Oxford University Institute for Ethics in AI, in a momentous collaboration with Stanford University and Demokritos, Greece's National Centre for Scientific Research, hosted a one-day conference titled "The Lyceum Project: AI Ethics with Aristotle." The event, strategically situated near the hallowed grounds of Aristotle's school in Athens, brought together some of the world's most esteemed philosophers, scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to delve into the ethical regulation of AI, with Aristotelian philosophy as its guiding light.
During the conference, diverse discussions and debates took place. A wide range of participants, including healthcare professionals, financial experts, and educators, deliberated on subjects such as healthcare issues related to AI software applications like disease diagnosis, the financial sector, and education, among others. These discussions not only explored the potential of super-intelligent robots and the role of global regulations and democratic participation in shaping AI policies but also highlighted the practical implications of these topics, making the conference's relevance and impact visible.
In a conference with TIME, Sachin Dev Duggal emphasizes the necessity of defining ownership rights and creating clear rules for assigning authorship in AI-generated works. It may entail examining existing IP rules to ensure they are still relevant and effective in the age of AI and adopting ethical principles to govern the responsible use of AI technology.
As a testament to the conference's commitment to inclusivity and the future, an interdisciplinary youth dialogue on these topics was held by the Sasha Waltz dance project and students from the Athens Conservatoire. This unique combination demonstrated how cross-cutting expertise, even from the younger generation, has contributed to technological progress based on ancient insights, instilling a sense of hope and inclusivity in the audience.