Webinar
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December 2026
Philosophy in Action
Join leading philosophers, AI researchers, and ethicists for a comprehensive discussion on the moral implications of artificial intelligence in contemporary society.
About This Event
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, fundamental questions about ethics, consciousness, and human values become increasingly urgent. This summit brings together leading voices in philosophy, AI research, and ethics to explore these critical questions.
We’ll examine the philosophical foundations of AI ethics, discuss the implications of machine consciousness, and explore how different philosophical traditions can inform our approach to AI governance and development.
This event is designed for philosophers, AI researchers, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and ethics. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants.
Event Schedule
14:00 - 14:45
Opening Keynote: The Philosophical Foundations of AI Ethics
An introduction to the key ethical frameworks that can guide AI development and deployment.
Dr. Sarah Chen, Oxford University
14:45 - 15:30
Panel: Machine Consciousness and Moral Status
Exploring whether AI systems can achieve consciousness and what moral obligations this might create.
Prof. Michael Torres, Dr. Elena Vasquez, Dr. James Wright
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break & Networking
Virtual networking rooms and informal discussions.
16:00 - 17:00
Closing Discussion: The Future of AI Governance
Q&A session and open discussion on policy implications and future research directions.
Prof. Michael Torres, Dr. Elena Vasquez, Dr. James Wright
Featured Speakers
Dr. Sarah Chen
Professor of Philosophy, Oxford University
Leading expert in AI ethics and moral philosophy. Author of "Digital Minds, Human Values" and advisor to the UN AI Ethics Committee.
Prof. Michael Torres
Director, Institute for AI Philosophy, Stanford
Pioneering researcher in machine consciousness and computational ethics. Co-founder of the International AI Philosophy Society.
Dr. Elena Vasquez
Senior Research Scientist, DeepMind Ethics
Former bioethicist turned AI researcher. Specializes in the intersection of medical ethics and artificial intelligence applications.
Dr. Ana Rodriguez
Associate Professor, MIT AI Lab
Expert in virtue ethics and AI system design. Lead researcher on value-aligned AI and ethical machine learning frameworks.