BriGRETE at the Demokritos Summer School 2025

Exploring Ethical Boundaries in AI: "The Artificial Intelligence that Says NO"

On July 8th, 2025, the BriGRETE project proudly took part in the 60th Summer School of NCSR "Demokritos", one of Greece’s annual events on emerging technologies and scientific research. In a thought-provoking session titled "The Artificial Intelligence that Says NO", project representative Vassilis Stamatopoulos introduced participants to the critical ethical challenges posed by AI systems that make autonomous decisions.

The Talk in Focus Through impactful real-world case studies—from the Dutch childcare benefits scandal to algorithmic racial bias in the U.S. criminal justice system and gender discrimination in automated hiring tools—BriGRETE shed light on how Artificial Intelligence, when unchecked, can reinforce inequality and exclusion.

The presentation emphasized the urgent need for transparent, explainable, and accountable AI systems, aligning with the recent EU AI Act regulations. As AI increasingly influences decisions in education, health, employment, and public services, ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and human oversight becomes non-negotiable.

BriGRETE's Broader Mission: Funded under the Erasmus+ KA220-HED framework (KA220-HED-000167028), BriGRETE—Bridging the Gap in Research Ethics Training and Education—brings together a powerful consortium of academic institutions and civil society actors from across Europe. Its mission: to promote research integrity and ethical capacity-building through interdisciplinary education.