Dr. Judith Simon

Biography

Judith Simon is a Full Professor of Ethics in Information Technologies at the University of Hamburg. She has a profound interest in the ethical, epistemological, and political questions arising from the context of digital technologies, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence. Judith serves as the Vice-Chair of the German Ethics Council and has been active as a spokesperson for opinions related to 'Humans and Machines – Challenges of Artificial Intelligence'. Her involvement extends to various scientific advisory committees, including the Data Ethics Commission of the German Federal Government. Judith has edited the 'Routledge Handbook of Trust and Philosophy' and serves on the editorial boards of several academic journals focused on philosophy and technology. She holds an MA in Psychology from the Free University of Berlin and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Vienna. Her previous academic positions include Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Copenhagen, and she has been engaged in various research projects concerning epistemic trust and socio-technical systems. Judith's contributions to the field are also recognized through awards such as the Herbert Simon Award from the International Association for Computing and Philosophy, underscoring her commitment to integrating ethical considerations into emerging technologies.

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