Kate Darling

Kate Darling

Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab specializing in human-robot interaction and robot ethics, known for her work exploring social and ethical questions surrounding robotics and AI.

About

Kate Darling is a research scientist at the MIT Media Lab where she focuses on the ethical and social implications of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Her expertise lies in human-robot interaction, robot ethics, and the design of empathetic machines.
She has a background in law and technology, which she integrates into her research to address how society interacts with autonomous systems.
Darling is also a prolific speaker and writer, contributing to conversations about robotics in everyday life and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.

Areas of Expertise

research scientist robot ethics

Recent Podcasts

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Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT | Lex Fridman Podcast #329

Topic: Social robots, artificial intelligence, ethics, and human-robot interaction.

03:03:33296,4054,4643 years ago
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Kate Darling: Social Robotics | Lex Fridman Podcast #98

Topic: Social Robotics and AI Ethics

01:12:36103,2883,2575 years ago
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