Syed AbuMusab is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale’s Digital Ethics Center, where he specializes in the philosophical and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. His research focuses on AI’s ethical and philosophical implications, particularly how generative AI systems like Large Language Models impact core social institutions such as education, the judicial system, the aesthetics industry, and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, his work explores the philosophy of mind and computation, examining how these areas intersect with emerging technologies.
Syed’s work also incorporates feminist and religious philosophy, reflecting his commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the challenges posed by AI. His dissertation explored the social ontological status of chatbots and its implications for societal structures. A key focus of his research is the alignment of AI with human values, especially from a global perspective, with particular attention to Eastern philosophical approaches.
Looking forward, Syed aims to continue investigating the potential transformations in societal structures resulting from advancements in AI’s “rational” capabilities, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that emerging technologies contribute positively to diverse communities worldwide.