Keiko Nishimura

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Keiko Nishimura is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of Buddhist philosophy and artificial intelligence, whose work reimagines the ethical and spiritual dimensions of emerging technologies. Her most-cited paper, "The Buddha in AI/Robotics" (2024), has garnered 2 citations, marking a foundational contribution to a nascent field. Nishimura’s research explores how principles of mindfulness, non-attachment, and compassion can inform the design of empathetic and ethically grounded AI systems, challenging conventional paradigms of machine intelligence. She argues for a "Buddhist robotics" that prioritizes harmony over efficiency, offering a radical alternative to utilitarian approaches. Though her citation count is modest, her work has sparked critical dialogue in both tech and humanities circles, earning her recognition as a thought leader in the ethics of AI. Nishimura’s interdisciplinary approach—merging ancient wisdom with cutting-edge robotics—positions her as a unique voice in debates on consciousness, agency, and the future of human-machine coexistence. Her ongoing projects include developing prototypes for meditation-assisting robots and co-authoring a forthcoming book on "Mindful Machines."