Dina Babushkina

University of Twente, University of Helsinki

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Dina Babushkina is a leading philosopher of technology whose work probes the ethical and conceptual disruptions posed by social robotics and artificial intelligence. Her research centers on the moral status of robots, the preservation of human moral practices in human-robot interaction, and the normative dimensions of designing respectful, reciprocal AI systems. In her widely cited chapter "Social Robots and Society" (2023), she examines how humanoid robots may reshape social structures and challenge our understanding of relationships. Her 2020 paper "Robots to Blame?" critically analyzes the attribution of responsibility and blame when robots assume roles traditionally held by persons, arguing that such integration risks undermining rationally justifiable moral practices. In "What Does It Mean for a Robot to Be Respectful?" (2022), she explores the expectations of reciprocity and normative interactivity in human-robot partnerships. With over 18 citations across her most influential works, Babushkina’s scholarship is foundational for researchers in robot ethics, human-robot interaction, and AI governance. Her work is essential reading for anyone grappling with how intelligent systems can—and should—be integrated into the moral fabric of society.