Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: A Public Conversation

Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: A Public Conversation
Explore this year's Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series symposium
March 18, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant or abstract possibility. It is actively reshaping how we work, create, decide, and relate to one another. These developments create a new set of urgent questions that demand our attention: What values should guide these technologies? Which human capacities should be preserved or relinquished? And who gets to decide?

This spring, tackles those questions head-on. The symposium, "Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: A Public Conversation," brings together six distinguished philosophers and dynamic academics for a full day of talks, debate, and open dialogue with with stakeholders, researchers, students, faculty from UNH as well as members of the public. Their talks will approach AI from different angles, offering complementary perspectives on what is at stake as intelligent systems increasingly shape human life.

The event is free and open to all — but registration is required to attend for all or part of the day.

Date

Friday, April 3, 8:45 am to 4:30 pm

Location

Paul College G85

A full day of talks across philosophy, ethics, and AI

Organized by UNH's Department of Philosophy and the newly established UNH Center for Ethics, the April 3 workshop draws together researchers working at the intersections of philosophy of mind, ethics, epistemology, political philosophy, and the philosophy of computing. Their talks approach AI from complementary angles that explore the moral status of AI systems, questions of responsibility and accountability, the nature of human–AI relationships, and the ethical frameworks guiding AI development.

Find full details of the event, including bios and schedule at:

09:30 AM–10:30 AM             
Harvey Lederman: “New Culture for a New Worldâ€


10:30 AM–11:30 AM             
Beba Cibralic: “Problems in Assessing Agency and Attributing Responsibility in AIsâ€


11:30 AM –12:30 PM             
Henry Shevlin “Social AI and the Future of Human Connectionâ€


02:00 PM–03:00 PM              
Kay Mathiesen: "How Serious is the Threat of Digital Fakes?â€


03:00 PM–04:30 PM              
Nir Eisokovits and James Hughes Public Exchange on Therapy Bots


 

About the Sidore Lecture Series

The Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series was established in 1965 in memory of Saul O Sidore of Manchester, New Hampshire. Funded in part by an annual gift from the Saul O. Sidore Memorial Foundation and organized by the , the series presents engaging speakers on critical issues facing our society.

For information about past events that were part of the Sidore Lecture Series, visit the .

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Interested in the April, 3 workshop? Click here to register for the upcoming event and participate in beginning of an ongoing conversation about AI systems.

Published
March 18, 2026
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