AI DeFalco

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AI DeFalco is a leading voice in the critical study of care, technology, and the posthuman, with a focus on how speculative narratives shape our ethical futures. Her most-cited work, "Beyond Prosthetic Memory: Posthumanism, Embodiment, and Caregiving Robots" (2017, 8 citations), interrogates literary and cinematic visions of robotic caregivers, arguing that these imaginaries are already influencing real-world robotics and care policy. DeFalco’s major contribution lies in bridging cultural studies and bioethics to reveal how stories about caregiving machines risk naturalizing the erosion of human connection. By challenging the “prosthetic memory” framework, she reframes care as an embodied, relational practice that cannot be fully automated. Her work has been pivotal for scholars in posthumanism, disability studies, and medical humanities, offering a critical lens on the social implications of AI in intimate settings. DeFalco’s scholarship continues to shape debates on empathy, vulnerability, and the ethics of delegating care to non-human agents, making her a key thinker for anyone exploring the intersection of narrative, technology, and human dignity.