Kate Vredenburgh

Kate Vredenburgh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research focuses on the philosophy of social science, political philosophy, and the philosophy of AI, with a particular emphasis on the ethical implications of technology in public policy and labor contexts. She currently holds a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2024–2028) to investigate AI, worker autonomy, and the future of work.

Education:

• Ph.D., Philosophy, Harvard University (2019)
• BPhil, Philosophy, University of Oxford (2011)
• B.A., Philosophy and English Literature, Gettysburg College (2009), summa cum laude

Research Interests: Vredenburgh explores how normative commitments shape scientific and computational modeling, particularly in economics and computer science. She analyzes ethical challenges posed by AI in bureaucratic decision-making, labor dynamics, and public policy, advocating for transparent and equitable technological systems. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with applied ethics in emerging technologies.

Publications: Recent work includes analyses of revealed preferences in economics, AI governance frameworks for public institutions, and the ethical dimensions of AI-driven workplaces. Her articles appear in journals like Philosophy of Science, Inquiry, and The Canadian Journal of Philosophy.

Awards:

• UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Grant (2024–2028)

Grants & Collaborations: Her current fellowship supports interdisciplinary research on AI and labor. She invites collaboration from scholars working on AI ethics, public policy, and workplace autonomy.