Granting moral rights to AI may carry hidden ethical costs: Here’s why
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming more sophisticated, pushing debates over their moral and legal standing out of speculative philosophy and into serious policy territory. New research states that an…
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University receives $50.8 million grant for AI ethics
Notre Dame has received a $50.8 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to support the DELTA Network, an expansion of the faith-based AI ethics framework developed by the University’s Institute for Ethics and…
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Is AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life?
January 20, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Is AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life? In rethinking whether AI is sentient, we are asking…
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AI is Powering the Next Era of Retail Transformation
Retail is entering a new phase of digital maturity, one where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool to optimize processes, but the engine behind new business models. From retail media…
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Harnessing AI to expand scientific discovery
When it comes to generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI for short, I am an optimist. Sure, universities need to be cautious. The technology is powerful, fast-moving and, in the wrong…
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Do you want to be a Chief AI Ethics Officer when you grow up? Here’s some tips for employers and candidates alike
There are a number of pros and cons to hiring a Chief AI Ethics Officer, as suggested in an earlier article. On the upside, such an appointment makes it clear…
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