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New AI Policy Minor to Grapple with Analytical, Practical and Ethical Questions

Taught by a team of faculty experts, the minor is offered to undergraduates from across the University starting this academic year. 

October 23, 2025

AI Boost or Bust? Johannes Himmelreich

Maxwell School professor examines the philosophy and ethics of data science and artificial intelligence.

July 16, 2025

Johannes Himmelreich Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

The funding will support his research on ethical dilemmas in data science, culminating in a co-authored book manuscript.

September 13, 2023

See related: Ethics, Grant Awards

Future Facing: Maxwell Scholars Respond to the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems

Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Maxwell scholars are gathering critical data, designing policy and informing future leaders.

June 8, 2023

Himmelreich Speaks with Disruptor About Artificial Emotional Intelligence

"A world in which human interaction and emotional and facial expressions are surveilled and normed in such a way that it’s ethically defective in many different ways [is] like something straight from a 'Black Mirror' episode," says Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs.

December 27, 2022

Zhang Weighs in on Whether or Not Self-Driving Cars Can Become Sentient in Inverse Article

“I think it's possible for AI systems not to be sentient, or at least not to the degree that humans are, and still be able to communicate with unique personalities,” says Baobao Zhang, assistant professor of political science and senior research associate in the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute.

November 18, 2022

See related: Autonomous Systems, Ethics

Himmelreich Weighs in on Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Cars in Observer Article

Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Observer article, "Tesla’s Claim That Its Cars Are Self-Driving May Cross the Line From Permitted ‘Puffery’ to False Advertising."

September 15, 2022

Bybee Quoted in USA Today Article on Code of Ethics for Supreme Court Justices

Keith Bybee, professor of political science, was quoted in the USA Today article, "Bybee Quoted in USA Today Article on Code of Ethics for Supreme Court Justices."

June 23, 2022

See related: Ethics, SCOTUS, United States

Reeher Weighs in on WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s Move to MSNBC in The Hill

Professor Grant Reeher spoke to The Hill about White House press secretary Jen Psaki's move to MSNBC.

April 12, 2022

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