John Tasioulas, a preeminent academic and philosopher, is the current Director of the Institute for Ethics in AI and a Professor of Ethics and Legal Philosophy at the University of Oxford. With an exceptional background in law and philosophy, enriched by his tenure as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, John has dedicated his career to exploring the philosophy of human rights, crime and punishment, international law and the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence. His role as a Senior Research Fellow at Balliol College further solidifies his standing in these fields. John’s impressive academic journey includes a D. Phil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, and he has held prestigious positions such as the Reader in Moral and Legal Philosophy at Oxford, the Quain Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London, and the inaugural Yeoh Professor of Politics, Philosophy and Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law. His commitment to the ethical study of AI is exemplified by his involvement as a Senior Fellow of Schmidt Science’s AI2050 Programme and his membership on the Greek Prime Minister’s High-Level Advisory Committee on AI.
As an Honorary Professorial Fellow at Melbourne Law School and an Emeritus Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, John’s expertise has been recognised globally through visiting appointments at Harvard University, the Australian National University and the University of Chicago. He is also a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and has served as a consultant on human rights for the World Bank. His extensive involvement with international bodies, including the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology, underscores his authority in the field. John Tasioulas’s insights are highly valued in the realm of ethical AI, making him a sought-after speaker for cyber security and AI ethics events. His keynote addresses at the UK AI Safety Summit and St George’s House Elson Ethics Lecture on the Ethics of AI, along with his upcoming appearance at TEDx Athens, highlight his ability to address critical issues in AI and ethics. He has also delivered significant speeches at institutions like the University of Oxford and the Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, discussing the role of AI in law and the necessity of ethical frameworks for emerging technologies.
With a profound understanding of the intersections between ethics, law and technology, John Tasioulas is an ideal keynote speaker for those seeking deep, scholarly insights into the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and cyber security. His expertise and eloquence make him a distinguished figure in this critical field.
