Katrin Bergener

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Katrin Bergener is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. Her research critically examines the ethical boundaries of intelligent systems, particularly focusing on what aspects of humanity should remain beyond the reach of automation. Her most influential work, “What is it about humanity that we can’t give away to intelligent machines? A European perspective” (2021, 57 citations), offers a timely European perspective on the growing tensions between human freedoms and machine control, establishing her as a key thinker in AI ethics. Bergener also explores the future of human-machine relationships, as seen in her analysis of digital companions in “Understanding the Digital Companions of Our Future Generation” (2023). By drawing on both technological developments and cultural narratives—such as Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel *Klara and the Sun*—she provides a unique, humanities-informed lens on the design and deployment of AI. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers grappling with the profound question of how to preserve human autonomy in an increasingly automated world.