Dilemma of the Month

Have you ever thought about your future impact on society as an engineer, scientist or in any other role? How about the responsibilities you might carry going forward? The "Dilemma of the Month" is a series of monthly, informal gatherings, which are designed to be an open space for you to explore, share and discuss your opinions and thoughts on a given topic with others. Everyone including non-CS and non-students is welcome to join :)

This month's edition will be on "AI and Human Connection: What are we actually outsourcing?". These days LLMs are used by people for every type of task imaginable, including by some even as a therapist or a friend. We will talk about the issues with offloading of emotional, creative, and ethical tasks, as well as how the continued rise of AI could influences someone's ability to connect with other human beings. We will provide you with some input on this topic, and give you the opportunity to share and discuss your opinions in an open and safe space.

Here's a sneak peek into possible questions¹ you can tinker with:

• Should AI be used for therapy?
• How does the use of AI change the way we interact with others?
• Can AI be useful in emotional conversations, or should it be avoided?

📅 When: Friday, 20.11.2026 13:15-14:00² 📍 Where: CAB H52 🥪 Yes, we will provide lunch for you. Yes, it is free :D 🥗 There will be vegetarian options, but do let us know if you have other dietary requirements and we will arrange for them

¹ Remember, there is no correct answer to questions we ask. ² We will provide an open space for continued discussions after the official event and you are welcome to stay for as long as you want.

Organized with ❤️ by the "Ethics in CS" task force and the VSETH Ethics Forum. You can find more information about our initiative here:

• https://vis.ethz.ch/en/politics/ethics-cs/
• https://www.instagram.com/ethics_in_cs/
• https://ethicsforum.ethz.ch/
• https://www.instagram.com/ethicsforum_vseth/