Henrik Skaug Sætra

Henrik Skaug Sætra is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. His research addresses philosophical and ethical issues related to technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence and social robots. His work explores the intersections of technology with the three dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, social, economic) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Research Interests:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Social Robotics
  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Techno-Solutionism
• Research Groups:
  • Sustainability Law
  • Norwegian Research Center for Sexual Health (CENSE)
  • Regenerative Technologies

His recent publications examine themes such as ethical AI governance, techno-moral change, and sustainable technological practices. He critiques techno-solutionism, explores user behavior on social platforms, and investigates ecocentric machine design. His work spans environmental ethics, political philosophy, and digital trust, often published in leading journals like Communications of the ACM and Nature Machine Intelligence.