Ofir Turel

California State University, Fullerton, Decision Sciences (United States), University of Melbourne

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Ofir Turel is a leading scholar at the intersection of information systems, psychology, and ethics, whose research explores how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence and robots—reshape human behavior, well-being, and social norms. His major contributions center on the ethical alignment of technological capabilities with human values, and the psychological mechanisms underlying human-technology interactions. Turel’s work on AI and robots in individuals’ lives, which has garnered over 54 citations, provides a critical framework for addressing ethical challenges posed by autonomous systems. He also introduced an “intertwined perspective” on technology and digitized individuals, examining the linkages between technological use, human needs, and outcomes—a conceptual advance that has influenced how researchers study digital well-being. His most recent work, on gratitude toward robots promoting prosocial behavior (3 citations), opens novel avenues for understanding how emotional responses to machines can shape human social dynamics. Turel’s research is widely cited across information systems, human-computer interaction, and ethics, and he is recognized for bridging technical design with psychological and ethical considerations, making his work essential for students and researchers interested in responsible AI and the future of human-technology coexistence.