
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: Ethics & Responsible, Governance, Regulation & Policy, Education / Learning, Inclusive AI & Diversity in Tech
Industries & Roles: Public Sector & Government, Media, Journalism & Publishing, Legal, Compliance & Risk, Creative & Cultural Industries, Education & Academia
Event Formats: Panel Discussions, Workshops & Training Programmes, Keynote Speaking, Conference Hosting & Facilitation

