- Oxford Academia at:
- 2025 Sessions:
July 19–August 1
- Eligibility:
Completing grades 9–12
Motivated rising 9th graders will also be considered
- Typical Seminar Size:
Delve into the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence (AI) by exploring AI’s practical applications, societal implications, and the ethical considerations that are paramount in this rapidly advancing field. Gain an understanding of the breadth of AI applications, ranging from machine learning and natural language processing to robotics and computer vision. Using case studies and current events, learn how AI is transforming industries, from healthcare and law to transportation and entertainment, and how this will continue to accelerate in the future. In this seminar, you will also critically examine the ethical dimensions of AI, addressing issues such as bias, privacy, and transparency. What will it take to foster a deep understanding of the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies? And who gets to make these decisions? Through lively discussions with your peers and instructors, get ready to engage with AI technology, make informed choices, and find ways to actively participate in shaping the ethical and responsible use of AI in our rapidly changing world.
FEATURED FACULTY
University of Oxford, B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (First Class)
Wyatt is a PhD student in Philosophy at the University of Southern California. Before that, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford, where her studies clustered around political philosophy, ethics, and the history of philosophy. She was the 2024 winner of the Oxford Uehiro Prize in Practical Ethics (run by Oxford’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics) and a 2023 finalist for the inaugural Bernard Williams Prize in AI Ethics (run by Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in AI). She is proficient in Spanish and, lately, has been working on her Russian, French, and German. This is her third summer with Oxford Academia.