Dorna Behdadi

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Dorna Behdadi is a philosopher whose work lies at the intersection of ethics, technology, and moral agency. Her primary research focuses on the moral status of artificial intelligence, specifically questioning whether and how AI systems can be considered moral agents. In her most cited work, "A Normative Approach to Artificial Moral Agency" (2020, 66 citations), Behdadi proposes a bold methodological shift: rather than debating abstract theoretical conditions for moral agency, she argues for a pragmatic, norm-driven framework that responds to real-world technological pressures. This contribution has positioned her as a distinctive voice in AI ethics, bridging abstract philosophy with concrete design and policy concerns. Her work challenges researchers to reconsider what it means to assign moral responsibility in increasingly autonomous systems. With growing citation impact and a clear, actionable vision, Behdadi is shaping how philosophers, computer scientists, and policymakers approach the ethics of emerging technologies. Her scholarship is essential reading for anyone interested in the moral dimensions of artificial intelligence.