Artificial intelligence raises foundational philosophical and ethical questions that extend beyond technical performance. Since its origins, AI has challenged our understanding of cognition, intelligence, and meaning. More recently, it has prompted renewed debate about ethical responsibility, safety, agency, and governance.

Research in this axis addresses conceptual questions about representation, reasoning, intentionality, and the relationship between artificial and human cognition. It also explores ethical issues such as how AI systems should be evaluated, how responsibility should be assigned, and whether artificial agents can or should be granted particular forms of moral or legal status.

These questions are not treated in isolation but are closely connected to empirical research and real-world applications. By integrating philosophical analysis with cognitive science and AI research, this axis contributes to clearer conceptual foundations and more informed ethical frameworks for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence.

 

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