AAAI and CRC Press Launched AI Ethics Book Series
The partnership will deliver evidence-based research on AI governance, starting with classroom applications in 2026.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and CRC Press have launched the AAAI/CRC Press Advances in AI Ethics book series. The series aims to provide an evidence-based approach to AI ethics and governance, featuring international contributions from researchers and practitioners.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses the growing need for empirical scrutiny of AI governance and ethical frameworks as these systems are increasingly integrated into critical societal sectors like education.
The series focuses on empirical, evidence-based research rather than speculative discourse on AI governance. It aims to document specific consequences of technology integration versus legacy procedural models.
The players
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
A global nonprofit scientific society dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying intelligent behavior.
Francesca Rossi
An IBM Fellow and AI Ethics Global Leader known for her research in artificial intelligence constraints and ethical frameworks.
Virginia Dignum
A professor at Umeå University focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence, social ethics, and responsible governance.
Clara Hawking
An author who contributed to the initial research findings presented in the first volume of the new AI ethics series.
Darren Coxon
An author collaborating on the first book of the series to analyze AI deployment in academic environments.
The details
The book series utilizes a research-led approach to map the intersection of algorithmic capabilities and institutional governance. The first volume, Ethical AI and Education, examines the reality and consequences of AI deployment within classroom settings, while the second volume explores human agency in the age of generative models like ChatGPT and deepfake technologies.
Timeline
October 2026: Publication of the first book in the series.
December 2026: Publication of the second book in the series.
The Tech Race
This series formalizes the growing academic pursuit to standardize ethical governance, positioning it against the rapid deployment cycles of generative AI. By anchoring these discussions in empirical study, the project aims to establish a benchmark for research that persists despite industry volatility.
Readers and policymakers will be able to access documented evidence on how AI affects classroom governance and human perception by late 2026. These books provide a technical resource for those looking to implement evidence-based ethical frameworks in their own professional environments.
The takeaway
This initiative signals a transition toward rigorous, evidence-based academic consensus regarding the deployment of AI in high-stakes environments. Watch for the October 2026 release of the first volume to evaluate the series' framework for classroom AI governance.
What happens next
The first book, Ethical AI and Education, is scheduled for release in October 2026, followed by the second book, The End of Reality, in December 2026.
Further reading
Explore deeper analysis on the implications of machine learning policy in our Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Knowledgespeak.
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