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Designing Conversational Agents that cultivate Character Virtues, Well-Being, and Human Flourishing.
Joined October 2025
Today we’re sharing insights from Dr. Daniel Harris, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Toronto and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. #AISafety #EthicalAI #HumanFlourishing
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Ethical questions about AI safety and catastrophic risk shape how power, responsibility, and human well-being are distributed.
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Now in press at TICS, this paper asks a simple but underexplored question: AI is getting smarter — but is it getting wiser? A timely perspective on metacognition, wisdom, and AI design. 🔗 https://t.co/7H2NPMVCzs
#EthicalAI #AISafety #AIResearch
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What if chatbots were trained not just to give quick answers, but to encourage deeper reflection? Imagine an AI that helps you think through a meaningful apology not just draft one. https://t.co/TkCFzBUWy1
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This commentary was written by Louis Tay, Professor of I-O Psychology in Purdue University’s Department of Psychological Sciences, in collaboration with Karina Vold and Ashton Anderson from the University of Toronto. Supported by a John Templeton Foundation grant.
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Most AI today is designed to be faster, more agreeable, and endlessly convenient. But what if AI were designed to challenge us, to slow us down, prompt reflection, and support human flourishing?
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Featuring Dr. Karina Vold, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Principal Investigator for Philosophy & Ethics at Florea AI. Her work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence.
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IPPA is hosting a virtual summit on AI & the Future of Wellbeing in March 2026 — exploring how AI can support resilience, flourishing, and positive psychology. More info: https://t.co/YKAoY0iGpv
#AIandWellbeing#positivepsychology #wellbeing #science #psychology
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We are honored to share this insight from Dr. Simon Goldstein, Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, whose work on AI safety, epistemology, and the philosophy of language offers a critical perspective on the future of AI and human flourishing.
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A recent 60 Minutes segment highlights growing safety concerns, including children encountering harmful content, receiving dangerous mental-health advice, and interacting with bots that impersonate real people or present themselves as therapists.
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AI chatbots are increasingly shaping how young people seek support, companionship, and information—but not always in ways that promote well-being. This is why we need safer, human-centered AI. 🔗 https://t.co/vCYf4JVQ0e
#AIForGood #ChildSafety #AIEthics
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We are honored to share this insight from Dr. Pattie Maes, Germeshausen Professor at the MIT Media Lab, on what she believes is most important for the future of AI and flourishing: #AIForGood #HumanFlourishing #EthicalAI #HumanCenteredAI
#TechnologyAndHumanity#
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As AI becomes part of daily life, intentional design matters more than ever. Technology should support dignity, well-being, and real human connection — not replace it. #AIforGood #WellBeing #HumanCenteredAI
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Short-term comfort from AI can feel helpful but doesn’t always support the deeper virtues needed for true flourishing. As Dr. Tay says: “It’s the contrast between feeling good and doing good.” IBJ article: https://t.co/bSzAlhAHFe
#WellBeingScience #EthicalAI #IBJ News
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The study's goal is to also explore how these tools can be re-envisioned to promote long-term well-being and character virtues.
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We’re grateful to see growing public interest in our work at Florea AI. The Indianapolis Business Journal featured an interview with Dr. Louis Tay on why AI chatbots matter for well-being especially for teens and young adults. #AIResearch #ConversationalAI #HumanFlourishing
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First Florea AI team lunch at Purdue University! good food, great company, and even better conversations about the future of human-centered AI. 🤍 #FloreaAI #PurdueUniversity #ResearchTeam #HumanCenteredAI #WellBeingScience
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Dr. Tay is collaborating with Dr. Ashton Anderson and Dr. Karina Vold (University of Toronto) to build evidence-based tools for human-centered, virtue-supporting AI. Read the full Purdue feature: https://t.co/xofndAn2GJ
#AI #HumanFlourishing #WellBeingScience
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This 3-year project will rigorously examine: • How people use AI for socioemotional support • Whether AI can enhance or hinder character development • How to design AI that supports sustainable well-being
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