Philosophy professor leads webinar on aligning AI with human values

6/24/2025

A drawing of a human brain in the center, with a human hand touching its right side and an artificial, computerized hand touching its left side

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models are rapidly transforming nearly every aspect of our lives, from hiring decisions and assisting in medical diagnoses to communication, research and decision-making. While these advancements bring efficiency and innovation, they also raise critical ethical concerns, such as bias in decision-making, transparency, accountability and the potential displacement of human judgment and creativity.

In his presentation, "Bias, Ethics, and AI: Aligning Algorithms with Human Values," Professor of Philosophy Elay Shech discusses how various ethical and moral issues are entangled with AI and emphasizes the importance of thinking philosophically about bias so that our AI systems can align with our values and promote human flourishing.

Shech specializes in philosophy of science and AI, and is currently working on a book on the philosophical and ethical aspects of AI in the context of recent advancements in deep learning.

The webinar is part of EagleCast, a monthly webinar series offered by Auburn University's Office of Professional and Continuing Education, and is free to all participants.

Learn more and enroll at the Auburn Catalog website.

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