David Leslie

Professor David Leslie is a Professor of Ethics, Technology, and Society at Queen Mary University of London and Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation Research at The Alan Turing Institute. His research focuses on digital ethics, algorithmic accountability, and the societal impacts of AI, synthetic biology, and geoengineering. He has contributed to UK government AI ethics guidelines and international frameworks like the UNESCO Ethics of AI Recommendation.

• Education background: Previously taught at Princeton, Yale, and Harvard with notable teaching awards.
• Leadership roles: Co-authored key documents such as the ICO’s 'Explaining Decisions Made with AI' and advised the Council of Europe on AI governance.

Research emphasizes cross-cultural and intercultural perspectives on data justice, with projects involving global collaborations. His work bridges academia, policy, and industry, addressing ethical challenges in AI deployment.