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Karina Vold is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST), cross-appointed to the Department of Philosophy. She holds multiple prestigious positions including PI at the Periscope Research Lab, AI2050 Early Career Fellow at Schmidt Sciences Foundation, Research Lead at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, Associate Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, Faculty Fellow at Victoria College, and Faculty Associate at the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics.
- BA in Philosophy and Political Science from University of Toronto
- PhD in Philosophy from McGill University
- Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridge
Vold specializes in the intersection of Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Applied Ethics. Her research spans extended cognition, ethical design of AI systems, effects of AI on human cognition and autonomy, and evaluation of existential threats from AI. She has published extensively on neuroprosthetics, human-AI cognitive teaming, trust in AI healthcare applications, and the philosophical implications of large language models. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical ethical considerations in emerging technologies.
Vold's scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on extended cognition to increasingly applied research on AI ethics and governance. Her publications reveal a growing focus on practical applications of philosophical frameworks to real-world AI systems, with particular attention to human-centered approaches to AI evaluation and design. Recent work shows strong engagement with interdisciplinary collaborations, spanning philosophy, computer science, neuroscience, and healthcare domains.
- 2021 Schwartz Reisman Institute Faculty Fellowship
- AI2050 Early Career Fellow, Schmidt Sciences Foundation
Vold actively engages with students through graduate seminars on Cognitive Technologies and undergraduate courses like The Limits of Machine Intelligence. She has secured significant research funding through her fellowships and institutional affiliations, particularly with the Schwartz Reisman Institute and Schmidt Sciences Foundation. Her work regularly attracts media attention, with interviews in major outlets including CBC News, MIT Tech Review, The Guardian, and University of Toronto Magazine. She frequently participates in high-profile academic events and conferences on AI ethics and philosophy of technology.
Vold leads the Periscope Research Lab and collaborates extensively with the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, and the Centre for Ethics. Her research teams typically include interdisciplinary members from philosophy, computer science, cognitive science, and ethics backgrounds, reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical and practical approaches to AI development and deployment.
