Eindhoven Center for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
The Eindhoven Center for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (ECPAI) advances the understanding of philosophical issues in AI and investigates the ethical and social implications of AI technology through philosophical reflection. Its members, mostly comprised of researchers in the Philosophy & Ethics Group at Eindhoven University of Technology, contribute to interdisciplinary AI research and engage with industry, policy, and civil society actors to ensure the responsible development and use of AI.
Events and News
Welcome Cameron Buckner!
Professor Cameron Buckner will assume the position of visiting fellow at the Eindhoven Center for the Philosophy of AI (ECPAI) during the period of 17th June 2024 to 5th July 2024.
Welcome Martina Philippi!
Dr. Martina Philippi will assume the position of visiting fellow at the Eindhoven Center for the Philosophy of AI (ECPAI) during the period of 10th June 2024 to 15th July 2024.
ECPAI Co-Director Carlos Zednik appointed EAISI Associate
We are pleased to announce that ECPAI Co-Director, Carlos Zednik, and Zaharah Bukhsh have been appointed as Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute associates where they will contribute to steering the responsible development of artificial intelligence.
Conference ‘ML, Explain Yourself!’
ML, Explain Yourself! is a 3-day conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands, organized by the Normative Philosophy of Science Lab at Utrecht University and Eindhoven University of Technology. It is the capstone conference for the Dutch Research Council Veni project: Explain yourself!
Workshop ‘AI in Education: Ethical and Epistemic Perspectives’
Click here to register for online attendance The workshop aims to provide space for discussion on the exciting topic of AI in Education. New technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), can transform the educational sector for the better through the implementation of personalized learning programs and other solutions that can significantly improve students’ progress and grading systems.
OZSW/4TU PhD Course Philosophy & Ethics of AI
The Dutch Research School of Philosophy (OZSW), the 4TU Center for Ethics and Technology, and Wageningen University & Research invite PhD candidates in philosophy to register for the course Philosophy & Ethics of AI to take place from Feb 21–March 1, 2024.
Workshop ‘Toward a systemic concept of attention for the attention economy, using Buddhist and Western ethics’
Register here Toward a systemic concept of attention for the attention economy using Buddhist and Western ethics In a recently published article “Attention as Practice” we argue that the current critiques of the attention economy are too narrow.
Conference: The Future of Digital Well-Being
Two-day event on how interdisciplinary insights into digital well-being can improve how we design future online technologies.
Poster presentation: ‘Evaluating the performance of LLMs: the problem of emergent abilities’
Following the Trilogues, large language models (LLMs) are to be covered under the AI Act. Moreover, given the widespread use of LLMs, …
Talk by Carl Mitcham on AI and the Political Philosophy of Engineering and Technology
Work in the ethics of engineering and technology needs to be complemented with political philosophy of engineering and technology. …
