JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trust in artificial moral advisors across cultures.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 859 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on a large-scale cross-cultural study examining trust in artificial moral advisors—autonomous AI systems designed to offer ethical recommendations—and how people respond to their advice compared to human advisors. Conducted across 12 countries with 6,896 participants, the research found that individuals generally trust human moral advisors more than AI, particularly when the advice reflects utilitarian principles rather than deontological ones. Despite lower trust, participants tended to adjust their moral judgments toward AI advice, especially when it was deontological. These findings highlight challenges for the development and governance of artificial moral advisors and their potential impact on human morality. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/04, p859
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:192744255
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