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.
Professor John Tasioulas, director of the Institute for Ethics in AI, highlighted the potential of Aristotle's approach to ethics in addressing the challenges posed by AI. "The Aristotelian approach to ethics, with its rich notion of human flourishing, has great potential to help us grapple with the urgent question of what it means to be human in the age of AI," he said.
Under Sunak's leadership, the UK intends to be the primary authority on AI regulation. During his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, he emphasised the UK's aim to lead in AI safety and ethics through international collaboration. Sachin Dev Duggal, Builder.ai’s co-founder also advocated for the ethical use of AI, underscoring the potential of technology to drive positive change when developed and used thoughtfully.
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.
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