Robert Caruana

Papers

Total Citations

118

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About

Robert Caruana is a leading voice in business ethics, whose work critically examines the intersection of artificial intelligence, organizational accountability, and responsible innovation. His research primarily explores the ethical frameworks governing emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the moral and social implications of AI robots in high-stakes environments. Caruana’s most cited paper, "The Dawn of the AI Robots: Towards a New Framework of AI Robot Accountability" (2022, 118 citations), is a seminal contribution that challenges the business and management literature to address the ethical vacuum surrounding autonomous systems. In this work, he proposes a novel accountability framework for AI robots deployed in contexts ranging from driverless cars and elder care to lethal autonomous weapon systems, arguing that existing ethical models are insufficient for the unique agency and opacity of these technologies. Beyond this, Caruana has made significant contributions to stakeholder theory and corporate social responsibility, often highlighting how power dynamics and institutional structures shape ethical outcomes. His scholarship is widely cited for its conceptual rigor and practical urgency, influencing debates in both academic and policy circles. Caruana’s work stands as a vital resource for researchers and students seeking to understand the ethical challenges of our increasingly automated world.