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The Department of Philosophy, Old Elvet. Picture given to Professor Colin Grant by his wife Alison; donated to the department in 1981, in line with her wishes

Philosophical Introduction to AI and the Value Alignment Problem

25 November 2025 - 25 November 2025

3:30PM - 5:00PM

ER 206 (Elvet Riverside)

  • Free.

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Please join us celebrate the publication of Travis la Croix's book

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In his book, AI and the Value Alignment Problem (Broadview Press, 2025), Travis La Croix tackles the ethical and practical problems surrounding AI. The book overviews the fundamental social and ethical dilemmas posed by AI, their wider implications, and the effects of algorithmic decision-making ion our wider society. Through numerous case studies, Travis illustrates the complexities of ensuring that our present-day AI systems, such as predictive policing align with human values. 

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Dr Travis LaCroix is pictured against a plain background

You can read Travis' interview on the Durham University web page: New book delves into the ethical dilemmas of using AI - Durham University.

 

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Please register to this event by emailing admin.chess@durham.ac.uk and telling if you have any dietary restrictions.