Giulia Bocca

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Total Citations

193

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Giulia Bocca is a leading voice in the social study of artificial intelligence, whose work bridges the critical gap between technological development and public understanding. Her research centers on the socio-technical imaginaries of AI, probing how societies perceive, anticipate, and shape emerging technologies. Bocca’s most influential contribution, “Minding the gap(s): public perceptions of AI and socio-technical imaginaries” (2022, 193 citations), has become a foundational text for researchers seeking to move beyond narrow discussions of ethics and explainability toward a more holistic “AI for people” framework. By systematically mapping the disconnect between expert narratives and public expectations, she has challenged the AI community to invest in deeper social engagement. Bocca’s work is notable for its insistence that responsible AI must account for the diverse, often conflicting, imaginaries held by different communities—a perspective that has reshaped how scholars and practitioners approach public participation in technology design. Her scholarship is essential reading for anyone interested in the human dimensions of AI, offering both a rigorous critique of current practices and a compelling roadmap for more inclusive technological futures.