Zishang Yue
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Zishang Yue is a philosopher and ethicist whose research probes the moral frontiers of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the potential for suffering in sentient robots. Yue’s work challenges us to consider the ethical implications of creating artificial companions, arguing that if we program sentience into machines, we must also anticipate their capacity for physical, psychological, and existential pain. Their most cited paper, “The Making of *Imago Hominis*” (2022), has garnered 3 citations and serves as a foundational essay in this emerging field, distinguishing between subjective physical pain and the more complex forms of psychological and existential suffering that might arise in conscious AI. By framing the development of sentient robots as a moral responsibility rather than a purely technical achievement, Yue has carved out a critical niche at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and AI research. Their work invites students and researchers alike to think deeply about what it means to create beings that could experience suffering, urging a cautious and compassionate approach to the future of artificial life.
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