New Gift Supports Research in AI, Ethics

The center leverages the university’s expertise and commitment to the study of ethics to promote partnerships with leading institutions in order to become a transformational force for both Duquesne and the evolving global community. 
 
"We are grateful to the Henry L. Hillman Foundation for this latest generous gift to the Grefenstette Center,” said Duquesne University President Ken Gormley. “This new funding will allow the center to ramp up its work as a pivotal player in the modern field of ethics at a time when technology is changing at a rapid pace and creating new societal challenges.”
 
The Grefenstette Center is the first in the world to bring Catholic, Spiritan values and ideals in an ecumenical framework to grapple with the growing challenges presented by science and technology in society. The center hosts an annual tech ethics symposium, a student-focused hackathon (hacking4humanity) and regularly supports and publishes new research at the intersection of ethics, technology, science, and faith. 
Led by Executive Director Dr. John Slattery, the center was recently named part of the National AI Safety Institute Consortium. 
 
“We are thrilled to have the support of the Henry L. Hillman Foundation in continuing the impact of the Grefenstette Center for the next three years,” Slattery said. “These funds will allow us to expand the impact of the center through more people, research, and programs, helping us become a leading national and global voice at the intersection of faith, ethics, science, and technology.” 
 
In October, the Grefenstette Center will host its fifth annual ethics symposium, which will focus on how AI is transforming communities. The symposium will be free and open to the public.

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