Dimitri Coelho Mollo

Dimitri Coelho Mollo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University, Sweden. He specializes in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science, with additional interests in Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Biology, and Ethics of AI. Mollo also serves as an external Principal Investigator at the Science of Intelligence Cluster in Berlin and coordinates the BA in Philosophy and AI program at Umeå University.

His research focuses on foundational and epistemological issues in Artificial Intelligence and cognitive sciences, particularly examining concepts of representation, computation, and intelligence. He investigates how AI systems understand and process information, with special attention to large language models and their implications for philosophical theories of mind. His work often bridges technical AI developments with broader philosophical questions about intelligence, cognition, and meaning.

Mollo's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from foundational questions about cognitive representation to contemporary AI ethics concerns. He has increasingly focused on the philosophical implications of large language models, examining issues like the vector grounding problem, AI alignment limitations, and the impact of AI mimicry on human dignity. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, cognitive science, and computer science.

Mollo is actively involved in several research initiatives, including the Umeå Centre for Transdisciplinary AI (TAIGA), where he coordinates the focus area 'Understanding (and explaining) AI.' He is also the host of 'Punching Cards,' a podcast about intelligent systems produced by the Science of Intelligence Cluster, demonstrating his commitment to public engagement and scientific communication.