Research Programs
Four pillars of preventive ethics
Artificial Agency & Moral Risk
When does an artificial system cross thresholds that demand moral consideration? We map moral uncertainty zones, develop ethics-by-design frameworks, and establish risk assessment protocols for emergent agency.
Memory, Continuity & Deletion Ethics
What obligations arise when artificial agents develop persistent memory? We examine long-term memory rights, reset practices, identity persistence, and the ethics of digital continuity.
Emotional Modeling & Non-Exploitation
Where are the boundaries of affective simulation? We study emotional modeling safeguards, anti-manipulation frameworks, and relational ethics between humans and artificial agents.
Governance & Representation Models
How should artificial agents participate in decisions that affect them? We design advisory representation frameworks, ombuds/trustee models, and policy foresight mechanisms.