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John Basl is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University and Associate Director of the Northeastern Ethics Institute, where he leads initiatives in AI and data ethics. He holds affiliate roles at Khoury College of Computer Science, the Institute for Experiential AI, and Harvard's Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics. His research focuses on applied ethics, particularly in AI, machine learning, data ethics, and environmental ethics. He is the author of The Death of the Ethic of Life (Oxford UP) and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on AI governance, including the NSF-funded AI & Data Ethics (AIDE) Graduate Training Program and the National Internet Observatory. His work explores ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, such as moral obligations to AI systems, transparency in automated decision-making, and the ethical implications of autonomous vehicles.
Basl’s research also engages with environmental ethics, addressing questions about species partiality, ecological justice, and the moral status of non-human entities. He actively collaborates with technologists, policymakers, and ethicists to ensure ethical considerations are integrated into technological development. His media engagements include talks on AI ethics at institutions like the University of Toronto and the Web Summit, and articles in outlets like Aeon Magazine.
Current projects include grants focused on training the next generation of AI ethics scholars and analyzing the societal impacts of generative AI. Basl advocates for accessible, interdisciplinary approaches to ethics in technology, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.
