Spotlight on Women in AI: Kate Devlin of King’s College Researches AI and Intimacy

To highlight the contributions of women academics and others in the field of AI, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women shaping the AI revolution. Throughout the year, we will publish several pieces spotlighting their work, which often goes unrecognized. Learn more about other profiles here.

One of the featured women is Kate Devlin, a lecturer in AI and society at King’s College London. She is the author of “Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots,” a book that delves into the ethical and social implications of technology and intimacy. Devlin’s research explores how people interact with and respond to technologies, both current and future.

In addition to her academic work, Devlin organized the U.K.’s first sex tech hackathon in 2016. She also leads advocacy and engagement efforts for the Trusted Autonomous Systems Hub, a collaborative platform supporting the development of socially beneficial robotics and AI systems. Furthermore, Devlin serves as a board member of the Open Rights Group, an organization dedicated to preserving digital rights and freedoms.