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...

This YAF lecture explores how the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools influences society at large, public discourse, and what regulatory measures or other societal adaptations are necessary to sustain a democratic society. Following the two keynote talks by Prof. Dr. Judith Simon and Prof. Dr. Sandra Wachter...

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 (University of Tübingen) will explore the...

In seinem Vortrag „Demokratie und KI: Zur digitalen Transformation unserer Lebensform“ sprach Dr. Jan-Philipp Kruse auf Einladung der Philosophischen Gesellschaft Bremerhaven e.V. über die Chancen und Herausforderungen, die künstliche Intelligenz für unsere Gesellschaft und Demokratie mit sich bringt.

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...