Work, Automation, and AI

December 15, 2026
University of Southampton

Southampton
United Kingdom

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University of Southampton

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Workshop “Work, Automation, and AI”

Location: University of Southampton, Avenue Campus

Date: Tuesday, 15 December 2026

Format: In person (with an option for online attendance)

Description: AI is changing the world of work. It takes over tasks and optimizes workflows, with effects on workers and the economy. This workshop sheds light on ethical issues that arise in the context of automation and AI at work, asking questions such as the following: Are there distinctive bads that arise in automated workplaces? How should we live in a world in which AI can replace most, or all, tasks? Will work become less meaningful because of AI?

Registration: Please email the organiser by Tuesday 8 December, stating clearly whether you wish to attend in person or online.

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Markus Rüther, University of Juelich/ University of Bonn

Charlotte Unruh, University of Southampton

John Danaher, University of Galway

Rosalie Waelen, Goethe University Frankfurt

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