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Daunia Verdi is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence and surgical ethics. Her research focuses on the responsible deployment of AI in clinical surgery, with a particular emphasis on trustworthiness, transparency, and ethical governance. Verdi’s most influential work, the 2023 white paper “Ethics and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in clinical surgery,” has garnered 27 citations and represents a landmark consensus from the Artificial Intelligence Surgery task force and Editorial Board Study Group on Ethics. This paper establishes foundational principles for autonomous action in the operating room. Building on this, her 2024 study, “Ethics and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery,” draws on a survey of the European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, offering region-specific insights into surgeon attitudes and ethical challenges. With 6 citations in its first year, this work is shaping international dialogue. Verdi’s contributions are pivotal for students and researchers navigating the ethical complexities of AI in high-stakes surgical environments, positioning her as a key architect of responsible innovation in modern medicine.