Kate Devitt

Kate Devitt is an Adjunct Professor and Research Leader in robotics, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence (RAS-AI) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in ethical, lawful, and assured RAS-AI systems for industry, government, and academic applications. She serves as a Global Expert on good data practices and is recognized as a strategic thinker and collaborative enabler skilled at aligning diverse stakeholder goals.

Her research spans multiple disciplines:

• Cognitive and computational psychology
• Philosophy, particularly epistemology and ethics
• Law related to autonomous systems
• Decision science for human-AI collaboration

Devitt's recent work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between technical AI development and philosophical, ethical, and legal considerations. Her research focuses on ethical frameworks for AI in defense contexts, meaningful human control of autonomous weapons systems, and cognitive factors affecting the adoption of autonomous agriculture. She has developed practical methods for ethical AI implementation and frameworks for trustworthy human-AI networks across multiple sectors including defense, agriculture, and humanitarian aid.

Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward establishing robust ethical frameworks for high-stakes AI deployment. The 2024 publication 'Meaningful Human Command' represents a significant contribution to military AI ethics, while her work on 'good data' principles provides foundational support for ethical AI systems across multiple domains.

Devitt's collaborative approach bridges theoretical concerns with practical applications, making her a valuable contributor to both academic discourse and real-world AI implementation challenges.