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Ryoko Asai is a philosopher of technology whose work bridges the ethical and cultural dimensions of artificial intelligence, robotics, and human intimacy. Her research critically examines how societies—particularly Japan and the West—conceptualize moral agency in machines, asking whether AI can truly make ethical decisions. In her most-cited paper, "Can Machines Make Ethical Decisions?" (2013, 9 citations), she challenges simplistic assumptions about machine morality, laying groundwork for nuanced debates in AI ethics. Her 2021 study, "Robots and AI Artifacts in Plural Perspective(s) of Japan and the West" (7 citations), explores how cultural traditions shape divergent public attitudes toward AI, offering a comparative framework that is essential for global policy discussions. Asai also ventures into the philosophy of love and technology, as seen in "Between Insanity and Love" (2016, 3 citations), where she analyzes how online dating and sex tech are redefining intimate relationships. Her 2018 work, "Philosophy as the Road to Good ICT" (2 citations), advocates for integrating philosophical inquiry into ICT design to foster ethical innovation. Though her citation counts are modest, Asai’s interdisciplinary approach—weaving ethics, culture, and technology—offers vital insights for students and researchers navigating the moral landscape of our AI-driven world.