Mark Graves

Research Fellow and Director at AI and Faith

Mark Graves is a prominent figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and spirituality. He currently serves as a Research Fellow and Director at AI & Faith, where he coordinates research activities aimed at exploring the ethical implications of AI through the lens of various religious and spiritual traditions. Additionally, he holds the position of Research Associate Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Academic Background

PhD in Computer Science from the University of Michigan (1993)
MA in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union and Jesuit School of Theology (2005)
MS in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (1988)
BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Miami (1985)

Research Focus

Graves' work primarily revolves around:

Natural Language Processing (NLP): He utilizes NLP techniques to analyze unstructured data, such as medical records and biomedical literature, to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Ethics in AI: His research investigates how ethical theories can be integrated into data science and machine learning projects, particularly in healthcare.
Moral Psychology: He explores the psychological foundations of moral behavior and how these can inform the development of compassionate AI systems.

Professional Experience

Led various projects in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors, focusing on ethical AI applications.
Previously worked as a data scientist and held positions at institutions like Notre Dame and Santa Clara University.

Publications

Graves has authored numerous scholarly articles on topics related to AI ethics, moral psychology, and the philosophical foundations of AI. His work emphasizes the importance of incorporating ethical considerations into AI design to ensure that these technologies respect human dignity and promote equity.

Overall, Mark Graves is an influential voice advocating for responsible AI development that aligns with moral values derived from both scientific understanding and spiritual insights.

Highlights

Aug 7 · fullerstudio.fuller.edu

Artificial Intelligence and Ethics, with Mark Graves - Fuller Studio

Apr 28 · aiandfaith.org

Mark Graves on Auditing Medical AI - AI and Faith

Dec 22 · aiandfaith.org

Mark Graves - AI and Faith

Experience

Research Fellow/Team Lead/Director at AI and Faith (February 2022 - Present)

Research Assistant/Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary (July 2016 - Present), NLP Data Scientist, Director at Parexel (September 2020 - October 2022)

Education

PhD in Computer Science from University of Michigan (1989 - 1993), MA in Theology from Graduate Theological Union (2002 - 2005), MA in Theology from Jesuit School of Theology (2003 - 2005), MS in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (1986 - 1988), BS in Mathematics & Computer Science from University of Miami (1982 - 1985)