Nicholas Smith

Nicholas Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. His research focuses on the intersection of virtue ethics and artificial intelligence, as well as the epistemology of religion.

Smith's recent work explores ethical frameworks for navigating AI's integration into society. Using Aristotelian virtue ethics, he critiques principlist approaches to AI ethics, emphasizing flexibility and agent-based moral guidance.

His research addresses the challenges of cultivating virtuous agents in AI development and education, particularly in the absence of established moral sages. Smith advocates for a practical approach to aligning AI ethics with evolving technological landscapes.