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EquiAI UK Network

The #EquiAI (previously Bias in AI) UK Network led by Professor Sue Black and Dr Shauna Concannon is based in the department of Computer Science at Durham University. It brings together academia, industry and government experts from diverse backgrounds to carry out cutting edge research with the aim of producing practical advice and new methods to reduce bias in the creation and use of AI products and services. Find out about forthcoming EquiAI events and how to get involved.

Who we are

Sue Black

Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist Durham University

Alexandra Cristea

Professor, Deputy Head, Director of Research Durham University

Sarah Wyer

PhD Student Durham University

Jonathan Young

PhD Student | Group Chief Information Officer Durham University | FDM Group

Patrick Wake

PhD Student | Global Head of Information Security Durham University | FDM Group

Caroline Criado Perez

Writer, speaker, campaigner

Renée Cummings

Criminologist, criminal psychologist, AI ethicist and data activist Columbia University/Urban AI, LLC

Robert Elliott Smith

Technologist, complexity scientist, entrepreneur, writer and and sought-after public speaker

Adah Parris

Futurist, Cultural Strategist, Artist. -ism.Earth

Sarah Wilkinson

CIO Thomson Reuters

Swathi Young

CTO Integrity Management Services, Inc.

Gina Rippon

Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging Aston Brain Centre, Aston University

Silkie Carlo

Director Big Brother Watch

John Buyers

Partner, Head of AI and Machine Learning Osborne Clarke LLP

Elaine Bucknor

Group CISO & Group Director Technology Sky

Lesley Nuttall

Security Accelerated Value Leader IBM

James Luke

Innovation Director Roke

Louise Hooper

Human Rights Barrister Garden Court Chambers

Dorothy Monekosso

Professor of Computer Science Durham University

Lauren Kisser

Director, Alexa AI – Knowledge International Amazon/Alexa

Mihretu P. Guta

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Addis Ababa University

Martin Mannion

Senior Director – Engineering Ivanti

Sarah Porter

Founder and CEO InspiredMInds!

Aireni Omerri

Founder ISfA

Shauna Concannon

Assistant Professor Durham University

Dr Nelly Bencomo

Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science Durham University

Tracey Carr

CEO and Founder GoalShaper Innovation Ltd

Yvette Taylor

Professor of Education University of Strathclyde

Kate Baucherel

Digital Strategist Galia Digital

Monica Chadha

Independent Director Technology, Media and Telecoms

Demetra Brady

MPhil Student in Philosophy University of Cambridge

Claire Butterfield

Senior Data Analyst Local Government

Alison Leary

Professor of Healthcare & Workforce Modelling London South Bank University

Cristina Costa

Assistant Professor Durham University

Stephen Bradley

Professor in Computer Science Durham University

Sunčica Hadžidedić

Assistant Professor in Computer Science Durham University

Kirsten Williamson

CEO Petrus

Michelle Addison

Assistant Professor in Sociology Durham University

Sam Bradley

Agile Project Manager, PSM1 Scrum Master, LGBTQ+ UK Lead RSA