The Bernard Williams Essay Prize | 2024
Calling All University of Oxford Undergraduates!
The Institute for Ethics in AI is excited to announce the launch of our annual essay contest. This is your opportunity to engage with pressing questions in the world of modern innovation:
"Is AI a Threat to Human Creativity?"
We're looking for original, thought-provoking essays that offer compelling arguments, critical analyses, and visionary perspectives. This is your chance to contribute to a topical conversation at the intersection of technology and ethics.
Prize Details:
- Opportunity: to present your essay at an Oxford event and network with likeminded scholars
- Winner: £500
- Two Runners-Up: £250 each
Submission Guidelines:
- Word Limit: Up to 1,500 words
- Format: Submit your essay as a PDF, using the competition entry form.
- How to Enter: Click on 'COMPETITION DETAILS | 2024' for detailed instructions.
- Deadline: 5pm (BST) on Monday, September 30th, 2024.
Finalist Opportunity: The top three finalists will be invited to an exclusive seminar on Wednesday, December 4th to present their essays and engage with like-minded thinkers in AI ethics.
Take on the Challenge!
Delve into the debate on AI and creativity, showcase your ideas, and potentially earn recognition for your insights.
2023 Competition Winner
The Bernard Williams Essay Prize in 2023 attracted a substantial number of entries responding to the question, 'What decisions should computers not make?' After careful consideration, three finalists - Lina Alrawashdeh (PPE, Jesus College), Wyatt Radzin (PPE, Brasenose College) and Chase Mizzell (PPE, Harris Manchester College) - were invited to Oxford to present and defend their essays on Wednesday, 29th November 2023. The presentations were then evaluated by judges: Professor John Tasioulas, Professor Peter Millican, and Dr. Charlotte Unruh.
The £500 prize was awarded to Lina Alrawashdeh, with Wyatt Radzin and Chase Mizzell as proximi accesserunt receiving £250. Patricia Williams also gave the winner the personal gift of a copy of Bernard Williams' Essays and Reviews: 1959-2002.
On the day of the seminar, the Director tweeted: "Three wonderful young people who did Oxford proud today. Our profound thanks to Patricia Williams, who honored us by presenting these brilliant students with their prizes. Many thanks to all who attended in person and online."
Read the news article from here.
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Capturing highlights from the 2023 final
