Universität HamburgEthics in IT

Generative AI has taken the world by storm. With millions of regular users, billions of requests and corresponding results, tools employing Generative AI are ceaselessly used and abused for a wide variety of purposes. This newly published article by Prof. Dr. Judith Simon focuses on the problem of deception resulting from...

In discussions about the regulation of AI, as well as in science and society, there is often talk of “human-centred” AI. Nevertheless, many people fear AI that is too human-like, with abilities and emotions similar to our own. In her talk on 8 July 2025, Prof. Dr. Jessica Heesen will explore the various concepts of the...

What is good judgment, and how is it distinct from intelligence? What distinguishes it from opinions, gut feelings, and personal truths? The international conference "Courage and Convictions. Practicing Judgment" in Potsdam will address these and other related questions. Prof. Judith Simon is with her talk "Knowing...

Please note: the lecture had to be cancelled at short notice. In her talk on June 24, 2025, Prof. Dr. Aimee van Wynsberghe (Universität Bonn) will outline a definition of Sustainable AI as an umbrella term to cover two branches with different aims and methods: AI for sustainability vs the sustainability of AI.

Gespräch über Körper, Maschinen und »A Perfect Sky«. KI und Digitalität: mal ein Versprechen menschlicher Perfektion, mal eine dystopische Vision. Doch was macht der Siegeszug der Maschinen eigentlich mit dem, was als spezifisch menschlich gilt? Den Gefühlen, den Körpern, dem Zusammenleben? Anhand von »A Perfect Sky« von...

Am 16. Juni 2025 ist Prof. Dr. Judith Simon zu Gast in der öffentlichen Ringvorlesung "Spitzenforschung für Nachhaltigkeit in Hamburg" und spricht über Ethik und Werte in der Technikgestaltung.

Please note: the lecture had to be cancelled at short notice. Facial recognition technology has rapidly transitioned from the realm of science fiction to everyday life, monitoring our activities in public spaces, securing our devices, and being heralded by law enforcement as a crucial tool against crime. In his lecture on...

"Taming the Machines" public lecture series will kick off this summer semester on June 3, 2025 with a lecture on the paradox of misinformation and disinformation in our information-rich society. Prof. Dr. Gloria Origgi (CNRS, Paris) will define misinformation and disinformation, and explore how they relate to knowledge...

Vom 28. Mai bis zum 1. Juni verwandelt sich das Kammertheater Stuttgart in eine theatrale Forschungsstätte: das erste Innovationslabor Zukunft. Prof. Dr. Judith Simon ist am 29. Mai als Keynote-Speakerin eingeladen. Sie spricht über "Künstliche Intelligenz: Vertrauen und Täuschung."