Omri Gillath

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Omri Gillath is a leading social psychologist whose research lies at the intersection of close relationships, attachment theory, and human-technology interaction. His work explores how people form and maintain emotional bonds—not only with other humans but increasingly with artificial agents. In his highly cited paper "How deep is AI's love? Understanding relational AI" (2023, 8 citations), Gillath provocatively examines whether humans can develop genuine relational ties with robots, probing the psychological functions such bonds might serve. This forward-looking contribution has helped launch a new subfield: the psychology of human-AI relationships. Beyond this, Gillath’s broader body of work—garnering thousands of citations—has deepened our understanding of attachment security, relationship maintenance, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying social bonding. His research is notable for bridging classic attachment theory with cutting-edge technology, asking fundamental questions about what it means to love and be loved in an age of intelligent machines. A professor at the University of Kansas, Gillath continues to shape how scholars and students think about the future of intimacy, connection, and artificial companionship.