Will Fleeson

About Will

Will Fleeson is the Hultquist Family Professor of Psychology and Special Advisor for AI to the Provost at Wake Forest University, specializing in personality traits and moral psychology. He actively engages his students in collaborative policy-making around generative AI, promoting critical discussions about its cognitive and educational implications. In his advanced research courses, Fleeson guides seniors to design empirical studies investigating how individuals utilize AI tools to discover deeper life purpose and meaning. While optimistic about AI’s potential for personalized learning, he remains vigilant about the ethical and psychological risks associated with artificial companionship.