Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force in our era, wielding significant influence over civil rights, safety, security, and democratic principles. Delving into the ethical, legal, and societal considerations surrounding AI, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) introduces its groundbreaking research initiative, "Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence."
This forward-thinking initiative, aligning with NEH's mandate to empower the public in navigating technology, addresses the profound implications of AI on truth, trust, democracy, safety, security, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Launched in October 2023, the program is a response to President Biden's Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, setting new standards for AI's ethical deployment.
NEH's commitment to AI research also echoes the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration, as outlined in the White House's National AI R&D Strategic Plan. The "Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence" initiative offers funding opportunities tailored to various aspects of AI-related humanities projects:
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Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence:
- Granting up to $750,000, this program supports the establishment of humanities research centers focusing on the ethical, legal, or societal implications of AI.
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Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities:
- Designed for individuals and scholar teams, this funding opportunity encourages research exploring the relationship between technology and society through the lens of the humanities, emphasizing the dangers and/or opportunities presented by technology.
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Collaborative Research:
- Advancing humanistic knowledge, this funding opportunity supports scholar teams engaged in joint endeavors, including the planning of international AI research projects or scholarly convenings about AI.
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Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities:
- This grant program backs national or regional training programs for scholars and professionals, enhancing their understanding of digital humanities with a focus on humanistic AI research.
Additionally, independent scholars or those affiliated with institutions can apply for support through various NEH funding opportunities, including Fellowships, Awards for Faculty at HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs, Summer Stipends, or Public Scholars funding programs. This multi-faceted approach reflects NEH's commitment to fostering critical inquiry and discourse on the intersection of AI and the humanities.
More: https://www.neh.gov/AI
