Silicon Valley's growing demand for philosophy graduates in AI ethics roles
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Lila Shroff
Summary
This article explores the growing demand for philosophy graduates in Silicon Valley, particularly as AI companies seek ethicists to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. It traces the shift from philosophy being seen as an impractical discipline to becoming a sought-after background for roles involving AI ethics, reasoning, and critical thinking. The piece examines how tech companies are increasingly hiring philosophers to address moral questions around AI development, and how this represents both an opportunity and a challenge for the discipline.
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I kept taking philosophy courses and they kept being boring,
Sort of like slashing holes in your clothes or putting a safety pin through your ear.
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