- Led by Prof Jack Stilgoe, University College London
- Partnered with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – AI Safety Institute (AISI)
- Innovation Fellow in partnership with British Academy
The Fellowship will be working with and alongside policymakers and AI researchers/engineers to shape the Government’s approach to AI safety.
The overall goal of the research, across a broad range of topics, is to equip the government with an empirical understanding of the safety of advanced AI systems and their impacts on people and society.
The Fellow working with AISI will conduct research on topics such as:
- Monitoring the fast-moving landscape of AI development
- Evaluating the risks AI poses to national security and public welfare
- Advancing the field of systemic safety to improve societal resilience
This Innovation Fellowship is part of a unique strategic partnership between the British Academy and BRAID, supported by funding from the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
