The Centre for Philosophy and AI Research {PAIR} was established in 2022 with funding from a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (Prof. Vincent C. Müller) at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU, est. 1742). Our research and activities aim to have deep impact towards a better society through intellectual progress in both AI and philosophy. PAIR shapes and broadens the agenda in the philosophy and ethics of AI, through publications, events, and structures.
The current team at PAIR consists of 5 fully funded PhD students, 1 external PhD student, 5 research fellows, 2 external research fellows, 1 director of research, 1 professor, 1 team-assistant, 1 research assistant, as well as visiting fellows (ca. 8 per year). We are planning to grow with additional funding. We offer a stimulating, supportive and pleasant research environment – situated at a lively and modern workplace in the centre of beautiful Erlangen. The working language at PAIR is English. (If you want to join the team, check our “join us” page.)
What kind of AI do we need and want, especially in scenarios in which AI systems directly interact with their environment and people? How can we best address the weaknesses of existing AI systems like ChatGPT? And why should the development and widespread use of artificial intelligence be driven in...
We are delighted to welcome four new visiting fellows at PAIR. For the first half of the winter semester, we will by joined by Tom Sterkenburg (LMU Munich), Renee Ye (Ruhr University Bochum), Linus Huang (Chinese University of Hong Kong), and Asger Kirkeby-Hinrup (Lund University). We are thrilled ...
We're hosting a two-day, in-person workshop on AI and mental health, exploring how AI influences our mental well-being and transforms practices of characterizing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions.
Four renowned keynote speakers will lead discussions on this critical intersection.
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PAIR together with the Institute of Philosophy (Chinese Academy of Sciences), and Northeastern University (London) are organizing an online workshop on Agentic AI. Selected presentations will receive 45-minute slots.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | 23 + 24 October 2025
An event designed for the exploration of the philosophical implications and challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
Keynote speakers:
Markus Kneer
Mona Simion
Emily Sullivan
For more information, see https://philevents....
