Ethics and Society, Events and Publications, Human Brain Project , , , July 13, 2020

Dual-use in neuroscience: Beyond the civil-military dichotomy

Anna Holm Bodin No Comments

Neuroscience is one of the most promising technologies of this century, with potential for great benefits in health, technology and economy. How can we promote the benefits and minimise the harms of this powerful technology? Inga Ulnicane makes the case for involving scientists and engineers in the process of identifying the dual uses of their…

Data Governance, Data Protection, Ethics and Society, Uncategorized , July 7, 2020

What is intelligence? Theoretical contributions to AI ethics from the Human Brain Project

Anna Holm Bodin No Comments

Several European projects are contributing tools for applied AI ethics. A recent paper in Science and Engineering Ethics from the Human Brain Project suggests that that ethical reflection on the practical aspects of artificial intelligence requires theoretical reflection and clarification of key concepts: What is intelligence? And how do we make the distincition between natural…

Data Governance, Data Protection, Ethics and Society , , July 2, 2020

Recommendations for European AI strategy

Josepine Fernow No Comments

Engagement with publics and expert stakeholders is part of the Human Brain project’s approach to responsible research and innovation. One outcome of the work is seven recommendations for the European Commission’s whitepaper on AI from the Danish Board of Technology Foundation. The recommendations are based on input from experts in law, ethics, social science, economy…