PHIL 515
Topics in Moral Artificial Intelligence
Walter Sinnott-ArmstrongNotable faculty
Philosopher of ethics, neuroethics and artificial intelligence. Source
Why it's on my list
Moral AI with Walter Sinnott-Armstrong.
My note, not Duke's.
Description from DukeHub
This course will discuss a variety ethical issues raised by recent developments in artificial intelligence, including the nature, safety, privacy, justice, responsibility, and moral status of AI. We will also explore ways to build human morality into AI systems and companies. No prerequisites, but advance readings will be recommended for students without background in moral philosophy and/or artificial intelligence.
Skills
- ai and machine learningdescription: "artificial intelligence" and 3 more
AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "moral"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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