Building AI for Character & Virtue
An interdisciplinary initiative combining psychology, computer science, and philosophy to develop AI conversational agents that promote long-term human flourishing through character virtues.
An interdisciplinary initiative combining psychology, computer science, and philosophy to develop AI conversational agents that promote long-term human flourishing through character virtues.
A simulated demonstration of our virtue-centered AI coaching approach
Note: This is a simulated demonstration of our research approach, not an interactive chatbot. It illustrates how our AI coaching model guides individuals toward character development.
This simulation shows how our AI conversational coach guides individuals toward greater patience—a key character virtue.
Tailored advice based on individual situations and challenges
Focus on sustainable character growth, not quick fixes
Grounded in psychological research and virtue ethics
Bridging the gap between AI technology and authentic human flourishing
Combining expertise from psychology, computer science, and philosophy to create comprehensive solutions for virtue-centered AI.
Focusing on sustained character development and genuine human flourishing rather than short-term engagement metrics.
Developing AI that promotes both individual virtue and collective well-being for society as a whole.
Employing experimental and longitudinal studies with behavioral assessments to evaluate long-term effectiveness.
Recent publications and insights from our research
This research is generously funded by
We are grateful to the John Templeton Foundation for their support of this interdisciplinary research on AI for human flourishing. The opinions expressed in this project are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.