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Wolfram Thinks We Need Philosophers Working on Big Questions Around AI


Stephen Wolfram, renowned mathematician and computer scientist, is calling for philosophers to engage with critical questions surrounding AI as the technology's advancement raises complex ethical and societal issues. Wolfram, creator of Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha, argues that the tech industry's ...

Stephen Wolfram, renowned mathematician and computer scientist, is calling for philosophers to engage with critical questions surrounding AI as the technology's advancement raises complex ethical and societal issues. Wolfram, creator of Mathematica and Wolfram Alpha, argues that the tech industry's approach to AI development often lacks philosophical rigor. Wolfram's call comes as AI's growing influence raises ethical concerns across industries, urging an interdisciplinary approach to address these emerging challenges.

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