Alexei Grinbaum

Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives

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Alexei Grinbaum is a leading voice in the ethics of emerging technologies, with a primary focus on robotics and artificial intelligence. His most influential work stems from his leadership within the French advisory commission for the ethics of ICT research (CERNA), where he has shaped foundational guidelines for responsible robotics development. Grinbaum’s major contribution lies in translating complex ethical dilemmas—such as accountability, autonomy, and human-robot interaction—into actionable recommendations for researchers and policymakers. His 2017 paper on CERNA’s mission and context, with 31 citations, remains a key reference for framing ethical debates in robotics. Notably, Grinbaum has also ventured into theoretical territory, offering a novel interpretation of the “uncanny valley” phenomenon through the lens of René Girard’s mimetic theory. This interdisciplinary approach, though less cited, demonstrates his willingness to bridge philosophy and robotics, probing why humanlike machines provoke unease. By combining practical ethics with deep theoretical inquiry, Grinbaum has established himself as a critical thinker shaping how we navigate the moral landscape of intelligent machines.