Katelyn Hallman

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Katelyn Hallman’s research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, metaphysics, and moral philosophy, with a particular focus on free will and the nature of agency. In her most-cited work, “Artificial Intelligence, Zygotes, and Free Will” (2015, 2 citations), Hallman provocatively assumes the possibility of strong AI to explore whether AI robots could possess free will. She argues that an AI’s inherent design constraints preclude genuine free action, using this conclusion to motivate incompatibilism—the view that free will and determinism cannot coexist. By drawing analogies between AI and human zygotes, Hallman challenges readers to reconsider the foundations of moral responsibility and autonomy. Though her citation count is modest, her work is notable for its bold, interdisciplinary approach, bridging cutting-edge AI theory with centuries-old philosophical debates. Hallman’s contributions offer a fresh lens for students and researchers grappling with the ethical implications of advanced artificial intelligence, making her a distinctive voice in contemporary metaphysics.