Academics at Trinity College Call for a Halt to Artificial Intelligence Investments
Numerous faculty members from various departments sent a letter to the administration, arguing that artificial intelligence technologies are unregulated and dangerous.
Academics within Trinity College have submitted an official letter to the school administration requesting the immediate withdrawal of investments from artificial intelligence and supporting software companies.
Letter Sent to the Administration
Faculty members at Trinity College sent an official email to President Dan Lugo and Dean of the Faculty Sonia Cardenas calling for a halt to artificial intelligence investments.
Grounds of the Academics
Prepared under the leadership of Professor of Philosophy Shane Ewegen, the letter emphasized that artificial intelligence technology is too new, unregulated, dangerous, and unpredictable to be safely integrated into university operations.
Signatory Faculty Members
Forty-one faculty members from twenty different departments supported and signed this letter expressing concerns regarding artificial intelligence companies.
Demands Made of the Administration
The academics demanded that the administration thoroughly examine the technology before providing financial support, adopt a clear public stance until it is deemed safe for academic use, and subject future artificial intelligence policies to a faculty vote.
Official Response from the Administration
In a statement issued by the President's Office, the multifaceted and complex concerns regarding artificial intelligence were acknowledged, while commitment to open and ongoing dialogue through existing governance processes was expressed.