Human vs AI: Moral Preferences

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Authors: Diana Armbruster, Anja Strobel, Luisa Pennewitz
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Abstract

Since the presence of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing, its ability to make moral decisions and the acceptance of those decisions by humans is of great research interest. This online study is a follow-up to a previous project. We will be using the same low- and high-stake moral dilemmas to investigate whether and to what amount participants prefer an artificial vs. a human agent making moral decisions. The role of personality traits (e.g., need for cognition) and attitudes towards robots/AI will be assessed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment Social Robot Interaction and HRI Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
26 January 2026
Document type
Preprint