The University of Manitoba Philosophy Students&rsquo\; Association is hosting a conference on the philosophy of AI and technology on January 17 &\; 18\, from 10 AM to 4 PM on both days. The conference will feature six presentations by North American graduate students and two from keynote speakers. The first keynote is Dr. Duncan MacIntosh\, a professor of philosophy at Dalhousie University\, who will present &ldquo\;I\, Robot\; I\, Roboticist\; I\, Philosopher: Reflections from a Philosophical Gadfly of the Military-Industrial Complex.&rdquo\; The second keynote is Dr. Karina Vold\, an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto\, who will present \;&ldquo\;The Many Value-Alignment Problems.&rdquo\; \;
\nThe conference is free to attend and open to all\, thanks to the University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts and Department of Philosophy. No background knowledge in AI or philosophy is required to benefit from attending. All activities will take place in room 240\, University College\, 203-220 Dysart Road\, on the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus. Light fare and beverages will be provided. \;
\nPlease contact us at PSA@umanitoba.ca if you have any questions. \;
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