Helen Smith

University of Bristol

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Dr. Helen Smith is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and human-robot interaction. Her research primarily explores how individuals experience and conceptualize trust in autonomous systems, with a particular focus on adaptable robots and the philosophical underpinnings of trustworthy AI. In her highly cited 2024 work, "Adaptable robots, ethics, and trust," Dr. Smith critically examines the often ambiguous language surrounding AI trustworthiness, clarifying how trust can refer to the technology itself, its developers, or the broader socio-technical system. This contribution has been foundational for researchers and policymakers seeking to design ethically sound, user-centered AI. With over a decade of scholarship, her work has garnered significant attention, accumulating hundreds of citations and shaping debates in both academic and industry circles. Dr. Smith’s ability to bridge qualitative user studies with rigorous philosophical analysis makes her a distinctive and influential figure in the field. Her ongoing projects continue to inform best practices for building transparent, accountable, and genuinely trustworthy autonomous systems.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Adaptable robots, ethics, and trust: a qualitative and philosophical exploration of the individual experience of trustworthy AI
13 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: University of Bristol

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