Philosophy of AI Summer School

Organized by 

The Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, University of London

The AI & Humanity Lab @ HKU

The London AI and Humanity Project

The summer school will feature two learning tracks:

• Track 1: Ethics, Politics, and Social Implications of AI
• Track 2: Themes in the Philosophy of Mind, Language, Metaphysics, and Epistemology of AI

Each track will be taught by leading researchers in the field. In addition to the two learning tracks, the summer school will also host keynote addresses from additional top researchers each evening.

Confirmed Lecturers and Speakers: 

Ethics, Politics, and Social Implications of AI track

Dr Boris Babic (HKU)(Opens in new window)

Dr Brian Wong (HKU)(Opens in new window)

Dr Rachel Rudolph (Auburn University)(Opens in new window)

Dr Kate Vredenburgh (LSE)(Opens in new window)

Themes in the Philosophy of Mind, Language, Metaphysics, and Epistemology of AI track

Dr Alex Grzankowski (University of London)(Opens in new window)

Professor Anandi Hattiangadi (Stockholm University)(Opens in new window)

Professor Barry Smith (University of London)(Opens in new window)

Dr Rachel Sterken (HKU)(Opens in new window)

Keynotes

Professor Joanna Bryson (Hertie School)(Opens in new window)

Professor Herman Cappelen (HKU)(Opens in new window)

Dr Raphael Milliere (Macquarie)(Opens in new window)

Professor Laurie Paul (Yale)(Opens in new window)

Professor Nicholas Shea (University of London)(Opens in new window)

(Additional participants TBA)

The program is designed for PhD students, postdocs, and early career researchers in Philosophy, but the summer school is also open to those working in cognate areas who would benefit from participating. We will accept applications from MA students and professionals working in relevant areas. Students will be issued with a certificate of participation upon completion. 

Students will be asked to provide a poster for sessions designed to share research and stimulate collaboration. This is a great opportunity for students to present their own work to a group of their peers and experts in the field.

The summer school will take place in Paris, France at the University of London in Paris (ULIP) from 1st - 5th July 2024.   The fee to attend is £440, payment details will be sent to successful applicants. 

To apply for the summer school, please complete our Form(Opens in new window). There are 20 spaces for Track 1 and 20 spaces for Track 2. Students are welcome to attend sessions in either track, but we aim for a balance in primary interests. Admissions decisions will be finalised by February 15th 2024. Application will be accepted until February 1st 2024.