Armin Stein

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Armin Stein is a leading voice in the ethics of artificial intelligence, focusing on the fraught relationship between human autonomy and machine control. His work critically examines what makes us uniquely human in an age of intelligent machines, probing the boundaries of what we should—and should not—delegate to AI. His most influential paper, “What is it about humanity that we can’t give away to intelligent machines? A European perspective” (2021), with 57 citations, offers a vital European lens on the growing tension between human freedoms and technological systems. Stein also explores the social and psychological implications of AI through the lens of emerging technologies like digital companions. In his 2023 work, “Understanding the Digital Companions of Our Future Generation,” he draws on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel *Klara and the Sun* to analyze how AI-driven companions are already entering children’s lives, raising profound questions about attachment, identity, and development. By blending philosophical inquiry with real-world technological trends, Stein provides essential guidance for navigating the ethical landscape of our AI-saturated future.