Arthur Miller Lecture on Science and Ethics

Name: Arthur Miller Lecture on Science and Ethics
Start: 2026-10-26T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-27T05:30:00-04:00
Location: MIT Welcome Center

Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 16:00

MIT Welcome Center

The Program in Science, Technology, and Society hosts the annual Arthur Miller Lecture featuring a panel on chatbots in children's toys. Speakers include Professor Mimi Ito, Professor Sherry Turkle, and Mike Rizkalla, CEO of Snorble. The discussion explores the sociological and ethical implications of AI companions for children, balancing risks of pretend empathy with potential benefits of embodied AI. This event is designed for those interested in technology, ethics, and child development.