I'm a philosopher and cognitive scientist specialising in artificial intelligence. In my work, I strive to answer the question: “How do we flourish with artificial intelligence?” In investigating how to live well with AI-systems, I examine the relevant moral concerns and behavioural influence of AI through the lenses of virtue ethics, epistemology and embodied cognition. My teaching and research is done as Lecturer at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Pim Haselager's group on the societal implications of AI (SIAC) at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, both at Radboud University Nijmegen. I'm chair of the bachelor's Degree Programme Committee (DPC) of Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University and obtained degrees in both philosophy and AI.
As I find it important that my research makes a societal impact, I regularly give presentations to non-scientific audiences and collaborate with governmental, ngo, and healthcare partners. For example, I've advised national and local governments on the ethics of AI, was board member of the Filosofisch Café Nijmegen, contribute to NOLAI projects on AI at schools, and advise medical professionals on AI in healthcare (PersOn / ELSA).
Previously, I studied in the Sydney area, Australia, obtaining my doctoral degree (PhD) from the University of Wollongong, with Patrick McGivern and Robert A. Wilson (UWA). As part of my doctoral studies, I was a visiting postgraduate researcher at the University of Edinburgh, where I worked with Andy Clark and others. Prior to my doctoral project, I studied Philosophy (MA, BA) and Artificial Intelligence (BSc) at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Email: anco.peeters [at] donders [dot] ru [dot] nl
