Google DeepMind hires philosophers to address AI ethics and morality
Google DeepMind has hired philosopher Henry Shevlin to focus on AI ethics and machine consciousness. This move reflects a growing trend in the AI industry to integrate philosophical perspectives into the development of artificial general intelligence. Shevlin will continue his academic work at the University of Cambridge while contributing to DeepMind's research efforts.
- ▪Henry Shevlin, a Cambridge philosopher, has been hired by Google DeepMind to address AI ethics.
- ▪His role will focus on machine consciousness and the moral status of AI systems.
- ▪This appointment signifies a shift in the AI industry towards incorporating ethical considerations into core research.
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