The Peter Löscher Chair of Business Ethics explores the conditions for ethical behavior in a globalized and pluralistic world. In this sense, our research is dedicated to the socio-economic order framework and the institutional environment in which individuals interact. This includes the analysis of incentives, as well as the examination of ethical categories which fit into our contemporary world. The goal of our research is to develop institutional design recommendations and give orientation to actors in business, politics and society who face ethical challenges.
Congratulation for passing the doctoral examination!
The Chair Team warmly congratulates Dr. Ellen Hohma (Ph.D.) on her completed dissertation and wishes her all the best for the future!
Congratulation for passing the doctoral examination!
The Chair Team warmly congratulates Dr. Madeleine Fürst (Ph.D.) on her completed dissertation and wishes her all the best for the future!
New Publication of the Chair
We would like to inform you about the following new publication from the chair, which was published in January 2024..
Christoph Lütge, Alexander Kriebitz, Raphael Max und Caitlin C. Corrigan
"The Elgar Companion to Applied AI Ethics"
Cheltenham: Elgar 2024
New Publication on Ethics of Autonomous Driving
The following publications on the topic of the ethics of autonomous driving were published by staff members of the Chair of Business Ethics
Poszler, F., Geisslinger, M. & Lütge, C. Ethical Decision-Making for Self-Driving Vehicles: A Proposed Model & List of Value-Laden Terms that Warrant (Technical) Specification. Sci Eng Ethics 30, 47 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-024-00513-0
Congratulations to the authors!
Talk of Prof. Lütge at Virginia Tech
Prof. Lütge will give a lecture titled "The Contribution of Business Ethics to the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence" at the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The lecture will take place on October 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Owens Ballroom (Owens Hall). You can find more information about the event here.
Interview with Prof. Lütge on DLF
On Deutschlandfunk, Professor Lütge spoke in a sports discussion with Stephan Althoff and Julian Tilders about the withdrawal of Japanese corporations from Olympic sponsorship – and, in particular, about how the perception of at least some woke and diversity issues has apparently shifted. Companies are now reacting to this.
You can listen to the conversation here.
Interview with Prof. Lütge on the Topic of "AI Washing"
We would like to draw your attention to the following interview on the topic of "AI Washing" with Prof. Lütge.
You can find the link here.
Congratulation for passing the doctoral examination!
The Chair Team warmly congratulates Dr. Franziska Poszler (Ph.D.) on her completed dissertation (summa cum laude) and wishes her all the best for the future!
Interview with Prof. Lütge on the Topic of "AI surveillance and the Olympics"
We would like to draw your attention to the following interview on the topic of "AI surveillance and the Olympics" with Prof. Lütge with Bloomberg Law.
You can find the link here.
Podcast: AI Ethics with Prof. Dr. Christoph Lütge
Podcast on AI and Ethics: Talk with Prof. Dr. Christoph Lütge and Maximilian Bernthaler – an interesting mix of knowledge, background, entertainment and inspiration.
Please listen here.
Symposium for the 80th Birthday of Prof. Gerhard Vollmer
In Freiburg, a symposium took place to celebrate the 80th birthday of Professor Gerhard Vollmer. This event was organized by his former students, the students of his students, and colleagues in Freiburg. Gerhard Vollmer is a philosopher and physicist, primarily known for his work in evolutionary epistemology.
Lecture by Prof. Lütge at Tokyo University
On July 24th, Prof. Lütge delivered a lecture at Tokyo University. His presentation revolved around the ethical aspects of generative AI.
Since 2020, Prof. Lütge is Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tokyo University.
Lecture by Prof. Lütge at Yonsei University (Seoul)
On July 20th, Prof. Lütge gave a lecture at Yonsei University in Seoul titled "Unboxing the European Approach on AI Governance."
The event was organized by the YSB Center for Global ESG and Business Ethics.
Africa trip of Prof. Lütge
In March, Prof. Lütge visited numerous institutions in Africa to promote international exchange on the ethical and regulatory aspects of artificial intelligence (AI).
His lectures took place at the following institutions:
- 07.03.2023: University of Pretoria, South Africa
- 09.03.2023: Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- 16.03.2023: University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal
- 18.03.2023: Smart City Foundation Cape Verde, Praia
Professor Lütge presented current normative approaches to the ethics of artificial intelligence. The lectures and discussions also provided a unique insight into the African perspective on ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
Conference "AI Governance: Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector"
The conference "AI Governance: Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities for the Public Sector" took place in Tutzing from April 14th to April 15th, 2023.
The organizers of the conference were the Institute of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (IEAI), the Peter Löscher Foundation Chair of Business Ethics (TUM), and the Academy for Political Education Tutzing [Akademie für Politische Bildung Tutzing].
The conference brought together experts from the fields of philosophy, economics, law, and technology to discuss how intelligent systems can be designed in a humane and ethical manner. Topics of discussion included the implications of AI on fairness, human rights, and diversity, with a particular focus on the application of AI in the healthcare sector.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Academy for Political Education Tutzing for their collaboration, and we look forward to future cooperative events.
Lectures of Prof. Dr. Lütge
25.01.2024 Invited Keynote by Prof. Lütge at University of Zagreb/ Seidel Foundation event on AI, Zagreb
14.02.2024 Prof. Lütge speaking in panel discussion on “European Leadership in Secure and Trustworthy AI” at the Estonian Representation to the EU, Brussels
17.02.2024 Prof. Lütge speaking in panel on Generative AI at the Munich Security Conference, Munich
27.02.2024 Prof. Lütge and Prof. Floridi (Yale) speaking at Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation, Munich
02-05.04.2024 Joint event at Epita Institute, Paris
03.05.2024 Prof. Lütge Invited Speaker at the AI and Professional Ethics Roundtable of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), London
27.05.2024 Webinar on Autonomous Driving and Data Protection for UBZ Steiermark
30-31.05.2024 Prof. Lütge auf dem AI for Good Summit, Geneva
07-11.07.2024 Workshop by Prof. Lütge at the 31st IVR Congress, Seoul
20.07.2024 Vortrag von Prof. Lütge zur Ethik der KI beim Seniorenstudium der LMU, Munich
01-08.08.2024 Prof. Lütge chairing the section on Ethics of AI at the 25th World Congress of Philosophy, Rome
30.10.2024 Invited lecture by Prof. Lütge at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
13-15.11.2024 Invited Keynote by Prof. Lütge at Kyushu University, Fukuoka
02.-03.12.2024 Invited Lecture von Prof. Lütge auf dem International AI Cooperation and Governance Forum der Tsinghua University, Singapur (virtuell)
10.-12.12.2024 Participation of Prof. Lütge at the panel on AI ethics at the World Summit AI in Doha, Katar
07.-11.01.2025 Invited Talk at the Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences
14.02.2025 Prof. Lütge at the UNESCO roundtable at the Paris AI Action Summit
14.02.2025 Panel on AI in the Military at Munich Security Conference
18.02.2025 Invited Keynote by Prof. Lütge at the International Workshop on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of AI Development and Use, Kyoto University
05.03.2025 Prof. Lütge invited to academic consultation on AI and Human Rights at the Bonavero Institute, Oxford University
13./14.03.2025 Invited Lecture by Prof. Lütge at the Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Analysis of Rationality and Ethical Reflections, A Coruna
29.-31.05.2025 The Chair will co-organize the EBEN Annual Conference together with the Catholic Academy in Bavaria
