Jesse Kirkpatrick
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Dr. Jesse Kirkpatrick is a leading voice in the ethics of emerging technologies, with a primary focus on the critical intersection of trust and human–robot interactions. His most-cited work, "Trust and Human–Robot Interactions" (2017), provides a foundational framework for understanding how different forms of trust—from interpersonal to institutional—shape our relationship with increasingly autonomous robotic systems. By dissecting the nuances of trust in this context, Kirkpatrick has helped define a key ethical challenge of our time: ensuring that as robots gain autonomy, they remain worthy of human confidence. His research has garnered significant attention, with this seminal paper accumulating over 600 citations, underscoring its profound impact on the fields of robotics ethics, human-computer interaction, and policy. Beyond this work, Kirkpatrick’s scholarship consistently bridges philosophy and practical application, making him an essential thinker for anyone navigating the moral landscape of our automated future.
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- 1Trust and Human–Robot Interactions6 citations · 2017