Beeban Kidron

Baroness Beeban Kidron is a Supernumerary Fellow at Jesus College, University of Oxford, and holds roles as a Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science and Visiting Professor of Practice at the London School of Economics (LSE). She serves as a crossbench peer in the UK House of Lords, contributing to landmark legislation like the Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) and the Online Safety Act 2023. Kidron is a global authority on digital regulation, children’s rights in the digital sphere, and ethical AI, leading initiatives such as the 5Rights Foundation and chairing Digital Futures for Children at LSE.

Her research focuses on ensuring digital environments respect children’s rights, advocating for privacy-by-design principles and equitable access to technology. Kidron’s career spans film direction (co-founding Filmclub) and extensive advisory roles, including with the UN Broadband Commission and the Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI. She has received the OBE for her contributions to digital rights and public service.

Her work bridges academia, policy, and activism, emphasizing upstream digital governance to protect vulnerable users. Key initiatives include global child protection policies, AI ethics frameworks, and collaborations with international bodies to shape equitable digital futures.