Institute for Ethics in AI

Institute for Ethics in AI.

Epistemic Overview

About the Institute

The Institute for Ethics in AI is a research institute at the University of Oxford that aims to tackle the ethical challenges of AI.

Key Facts

Founded

2021

Director / President

Professor John Tasioulas (Director)

Category

Institute

Research Domains

ethics
philosophy
governance

Timeline

Jun 2019

The University of Oxford announces a £150 million gift from Stephen A. Schwarzman, with the new 'Schwarzman Centre' set to house the Institute for Ethics in AI.

Oct 2020

Professor John Tasioulas is appointed as the inaugural Director of the Institute.

2021

The Institute launches its core research programmes, including 'AI and Human Rights'.

2022

The Institute begins its regular 'Ethics in AI' seminar series, hosting international experts.

2023

The Institute launches the 'AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme' to bring in experts from industry and government.

Nov 26, 2025

The Institute hosts the 'Ethics in AI Lunchtime Research Seminar' with Dr. Tom Parr.

Events

  • Ethics in AI Lunchtime Research Seminar: Empowering Workers in an Age of Artificial Intelligence (Nov 26, 2025)

Influential Papers / Notable Research

  • Hosts the 'Programme on AI and Human Rights', investigating the impact of AI on fundamental rights.

  • Research on AI governance, focusing on creating frameworks for legal and ethical accountability.

  • Philosophical and ethical analysis of AI's societal impact, led by director Prof. John Tasioulas.