Located in the birthplace of philosophy, next to the ancient site of Aristotle’s school, the conference will feature some of the greatest philosophical minds and feature a special keynote address from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as they discuss of the most urgent question of our time. – the ethical regulation of AI.
Participation in the conference will be free (register to attend).
Professor John Tasioulas, director of the Institute for AI Ethics, said: “The Aristotelian approach to ethics, with its rich notion of human flourishing, has great potential to help us address the pressing question of what it means to be human in the age of AI. . We are excited to bring together philosophers, scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs in a day-long dialogue on how ancient wisdom can illuminate contemporary challenges.
George Nounesis, Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCSR Demokritos, said: “Ethically neutral AI does not exist; and high-quality AI research cannot ignore its inherent ethical aspects. Ancient Greek philosophy can be a valuable resource to guide us in this discourse. In this regard, Aristotelian philosophy can play a central role in fostering ethical reasoning and a comprehensive understanding of the “societal implications of AI, broadening the dialogue with society.”
Alexandra Mitsotaki, President of the World Human Forum, said: “This conference is an important first step towards our vision to bring Aristotle’s Lyceum back to life by showing the relevance of the great philosopher’s teachings to today’s global challenges. . We aspire for the Lyceum to become a global connection point. It is, after all, the original place where the great philosopher thought, taught and developed many of the ideas that formed Western civilization.
At the Lyceum Project, participants will benefit from insights from leading philosophers, practitioners and policy makers through a series of exciting sessions, including:
1. Philosophers Panel: Professors John Tasioulas and Josiah Ober discuss philosophical ideas that can guide the ethical development of AI.
2. Practitioner Panel: A panel of leading figures from the academic, technical, entrepreneurial and regulatory fields of AI discuss the practical aspects of integrating philosophy and ethics into AI practices.
3. Greek Prime Minister’s Speech: The conference will be graced with a speech by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who will share his vision for the ethical advancement of AI in Greece and beyond and the importance of regenerating Aristotle’s Lyceum today ‘today.
4. Parallel Sessions for Early Career Researchers: Intimate breakout sessions to explore the latest research by emerging researchers dedicated to advancing the Aristotelian ethics of AI.
5. Aristotle High School Living the spirit of the place: The day will end with an evening program consisting of an interdisciplinary youth dialogue on the issues covered during the day and a dance project by Sasha Waltz with the students in dance from the Athens Conservatory, providing a vibrant close to an intellectually stimulating day.
