Daniel W. Tigard
Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Northeastern University
Papers
7
Total Citations
161
H-Index
5
About
Daniel W. Tigard is a philosopher and technology ethicist whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and moral philosophy. His research centrally interrogates questions of responsibility, answerability, and ethical governance in emerging technologies — areas where philosophical rigor is urgently needed but often lacking. His most-cited work, "Responsible AI and Moral Responsibility: A Common Appreciation" (2020, 62 citations), critically unpacks the frequently hollow rhetoric surrounding "responsible AI," grounding the concept in substantive philosophical frameworks. Tigard has made significant contributions to understanding how human accountability can be preserved as AI systems grow more autonomous, most notably through his development of the concept of "technological answerability" and his analysis of the "severance problem" — the troubling disconnection between humans and the consequences of their technologies. A particularly distinctive strand of his work advances *embedded ethics*, the practice of integrating ethical analysis directly into technology development processes, with practical guidance for interdisciplinary teams. His healthcare robotics research further demonstrates a commitment to real-world application. With nearly 160 cumulative citations across seven papers, Tigard has established himself as a thoughtful and practically engaged voice shaping how researchers and engineers approach the ethical design of AI systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Responsible AI and moral responsibility: a common appreciation62 citations · 2020
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- 5Socially responsive technologies: toward a co-developmental path6 citations · 2020
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