Luciano Flordi Awarded 2026 Strega International Non-Fiction Prize

Luciano Floridi, John K. Castle Professor in the Practice of Cognitive Science and Director of the Digital Ethics Center, has been awarded the 2026 Strega International Non-Fiction Prize for his recent work on AI and information ethics, including the Italian editions of his books, La differenza fondamentale, Artificial Agency: una nuova filosofia dell’intelligenza artificiale, and Il nodo etico: Informazione e valori nella società digitale.

Established in 1947, The Premio Strega is seen and treated as the most prestigious literary prize in Italy. It is awarded to the best works of literature that are written in Italian every year.

The committee behind the award highlighted Floridi’s contributions and global influence in philosophy, AI, digital ethics, and information ethics at a moment when questions about AI governance, responsible innovation, and the societal impact of digital technologies are central to public debate.

The Premio Strega is the latest in the long line of Floridi’s achievements throughout his career, spanning across his books and research. His most recent award prior to the Strega Prize was Italy’s most prestigious honor, the title of Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, presented to him by Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, in recognition of his foundational work in philosophy.

The award will be presented later this year in Rome as part of the Premio Strega Saggistica program.