Conference organized by Jacques-Henri Vollet, co-director of the Groupe de recherche en épistémologie (GRE) at the Collège de France, and Alexandre Declos, director of the Groupe d'études en métaphysique (GEM).
Presentation
This symposium aims to explore the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) through three major axes: epistemology, aesthetics and ethics.
On the epistemological level, we will question the nature of the knowledge produced by AI: can it be qualified as true knowledge, or is it a mere statistical correlation? What consequences does AI have for notions of justification, truth and explicability in science and decision-making?
From an aesthetic point of view, we will examine the artistic status and aesthetic value of AI productions. Can we attribute a form of intentionality or auctoriality to these systems? Can AI create art? Or is it just another artistic tool?
Finally, the ethical axis will focus on the responsibilities associated with the development and use of AI. How can we ensure that AI is aligned with human values? What are the challenges associated with algorithmic bias, mass surveillance and the socio-economic impacts of automation?
This symposium will bring together philosophers, AI researchers and experts in digital ethics to offer an interdisciplinary reflection on these crucial issues.