Luciano Floridi
About Luciano Floridi
Luciano Floridi is a Professor and the Founding Director of the Digital Ethics Center at Yale University, where he focuses on digital ethics, AI ethics, and the philosophy of technology. He has held various academic positions, including at the University of Oxford and the University of Hertfordshire, and has published extensively in his field.
Work at Yale University
Luciano Floridi serves as a Professor and Founding Director of the Digital Ethics Center at Yale University. He has held this position since 2023, leading a multidisciplinary team of researchers and educators. The Digital Ethics Center focuses on advancing the understanding of digital ethics, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence and technology.
Education and Expertise
Luciano Floridi studied at Sapienza Università di Roma, where he achieved a Laurea in Philosophy. He furthered his education at the University of Warwick, earning both a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy and Logic. His academic background supports his expertise in digital ethics, the ethics of AI, and the philosophy of technology.
Background
Before joining Yale University, Luciano Floridi held various academic positions. He was a Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information at the University of Oxford from 2013 to 2022. He also served as UNESCO Chair in Information and Computer Ethics at the University of Hertfordshire from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at The Alan Turing Institute as a Turing Fellow and Chair of the Data Ethics Group.
Achievements
Luciano Floridi has published numerous books and articles on digital ethics, the ethics of AI, and the philosophy of technology and innovation. His contributions have significantly influenced the development and dissemination of the Oxford Internet Institute's research agenda. He collaborates with companies and governments to enhance the understanding and practice of digital ethics.