Tom Hashimoto

Can we teach Economic Ethics to AI?

Can we teach Economic Ethics to AI?

Tom Hashimoto

Associate Professor of International and Regional Economics, Vilnius University

Rector’s Proxy for Certification and Accreditation, Lublin University of Technology

The rising popularity of Chat GPT begins to show a sign that some people (especially younger generations) delegate their cognitive and decision-making processes to AI-driven interfaces. In business, repetitive and standardised operations are often outsourced, and as such, this phenomenon in AI cannot be negatively evaluated per se. Nevertheless, as AI increases its efficiency and effectiveness, the amount and scope of cognitive tasks AI can perform is destined to expand - but can AI perform these tasks ethically? This introductory presentation summarises the current art of AI in economic activities while considering the ways in which we can ’teach’ ethics to AI. Surprisingly, the highest hurdle seems to exist not in the realm of technological advancement, but in the sphere of critical thinking. 

Biography:

Dr Tom Hashimoto is an Associate Professor of International and Regional Economics at Vilnius University and Rector’s Proxy for Certification and Accreditation at Lublin University of Technology. He specialises in financial centre development, especially in the context of European integration and inclusive growth. His current project looks into the rise of FinTech in terms of regulatory harmonisation and ethical consideration. He holds an LL.M. from the University of Hamburg and a DPhil in Financial Geography from the University of Oxford. He is a member of British Mensa and Lions Club Warszawa Host.