Rob Sparrow

Join Rob Sparrow, a philosophy professor at Monash University specializing in ethics of AI, and Gene Flenady, a lecturer exploring technology's impact on autonomy, as they dive into the ethical pitfalls of AI in education. They argue that AI outputs can often be meaningless, distorting the very essence of learning. The duo critiques the commercialization of universities, emphasizing the dangers of automated assessments and the potential erosion of genuine student-teacher relationships. Expect a thought-provoking discussion on balancing technology with authentic educational experiences.

Rob Sparrow is a Professor at Monash University, focusing on the ethics of new technologies and artificial intelligence. In this enlightening conversation, he debates whether it’s ethically wrong to destroy a sentient AI or torture a robot that exhibits signs of suffering. The discussion navigates how AI appearance shapes our emotional responses and moral intuitions, while also probing the moral implications of human-robot relationships. Sparrow challenges our notions of identity and consciousness, pushing us to reconsider our responsibilities toward intelligent machines.