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01.09.2009 | Open Forum

A theoretical perspective on social agency

verfasst von: Alessandro Pollini

Erschienen in: AI & SOCIETY | Ausgabe 2/2009

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Abstract

In interacting with artificial social agents, novel forms of sociality between humans and machines emerge. The theme of Social Agency between humans and robots is of emerging importance. In this paper key theoretical issues are discussed in a preliminary exploration of the concept. We try to understand what Social Agency is and how it is created by, negotiated with, and attributed to artificial agents. This is done in particular considering socially situated robots and by exploring how people recognize and accept social agents. The interplay between humans and agents is investigated through dynamics of interpretation, signification and attribution. The ultimate goal of this research is to explore the challenges and opportunities brought by the design of socially intelligent agents.

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Metadaten
Titel
A theoretical perspective on social agency
verfasst von
Alessandro Pollini
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
AI & SOCIETY / Ausgabe 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0951-5666
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-5655
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-009-0189-2

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