Manuel Trenz

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Manuel Trenz is a leading scholar at the intersection of information systems, human-computer interaction, and digital ethics. His research primarily explores how individuals interact with emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence and robotics—and how these technologies reshape personal and professional lives. Trenz is best known for his work on the ethical alignment of technological possibilities with human values, as exemplified in his highly cited 2021 paper *“Artificial intelligence and robots in individuals' lives: how to align technological possibilities and ethical issues,”* which has garnered 54 citations. He also developed the intertwined perspective on technology and digitised individuals, a framework that examines the linkages, needs, and outcomes of digital integration, published in 2020 (17 citations). This work has been instrumental in shifting the discourse from technology as a mere tool to a co-evolving partner in human experience. A key contributor to the Digitization of the Individual (DOTI) workshop series, Trenz has helped shape the agenda for responsible digital innovation. His research is essential reading for students and scholars seeking to understand the human side of AI, robotics, and pervasive digitization.