Dr Mhairi Aitken
AI Ethics Fellow, Children & AI Specialist
Dr Mhairi Aitken is a Senior Ethics Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute and a globally recognised authority on AI ethics, known for making complex concepts accessible. She leads research on Children and AI, organised the world’s first Children’s AI Summit in 2025, and developed a Human Rights Impact Assessment tool adopted by the Council of Europe. Named among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics, Mhairi combines academic rigour with public engagement.
Topics & Themes: Non-Technical / Accessible AI, Inclusive AI & Diversity in Tech, Education / Learning, Governance, Regulation & Policy, Ethics & Responsible
Industries & Roles: Education & Academia, Creative & Cultural Industries, Public Sector & Government, Legal, Compliance & Risk, Media, Journalism & Publishing