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How does artificial intelligence change the people using it? What does the future of work look like in an age of increasing automation? How will brain-machine interface technologies impact our basic capacities? 

The Applied Ethics Center and the have launched a long term collaboration to explore the ethics and politics of AI. The initiative involves the creation of three post-doctoral fellowships, public lectures, and a series of conferences and symposia.  

Research

The Ethics of Emerging Technologies initiative supports research on the nexus of philosophy, politics and artificial intelligence.

Recent publications supported by the project include:

• “A Review of The Ethics of AI and Robotics: A Buddhist Viewpoint” by James Hughes in the Journal of Buddhist Ethics 28 : 113-120
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Policy Papers

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• "AI Agents in Higher Education" by Jake Burley

Popular Media: 

The Applied Ethics Center is committed to disseminating research to the broader public. Below are some pieces aimed at a general audience. You can also find discussions related to the Ethics of Emerging Technologies on our podcast .

In the News

• - The Boston Globe 
• - Christian Science Monitor 
• - Christian Science Monitor 
• - The Boston Globe
• - Codcast by Commonwealth Magazine
• - Newsweek
• - The Boston Globe
• - The Boston Globe
• - Science for the Public (WGBH)
• - NTN24 TV
•  – Nir Eisikovits with All Things Considered
• - Nir Eisikovits with Boston Public Radio
• - Nir Eisikovits with All Things Considered

Conferences

Past Conferences

• November 3rd—4th, 2023: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work. You can view talks from this conference here.  

Tech Literacy Initiative

The Applied Ethics Center has partnered with the City of Boston to create Tech Talk – a program that brings together 91视频 faculty and youth leaders to discuss the social and psychological implications of social media and AI use by teens. Topics covered so far include privacy, the future of work, AI and writing, and relationships with chatbots. Find out more here: Tech Literacy Memo. 

Technology & Society Syllabus Project

As part of the Applied Ethics Center’s Tech Literacy Initiative, these syllabi were developed to support classroom exploration of the ethical, political, and cultural dimensions of emerging technologies. Designed for both introductory and advanced undergraduates, the courses examine how technologies—from AI to social media—reshape our values, institutions, and global relationships. With readings drawn from philosophy, computer science, media studies, and more, both syllabi emphasize critical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and real-world relevance. 

Technology and Society Syllabus (100-200)

Technology and Society Syllabus (300+)