Mark Coté

Dr. Mark Coté is a Reader in Data and Society at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He specializes in the societal implications of data, AI, and computation, with a focus on ethics, privacy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. His research leadership includes roles as PI of the UK's national REPHRAIN centre for online harm mitigation and the European SoBigData infrastructure for social data analytics. Coté has secured over £10 million in grants from EPSRC, H2020, and AHRC. He teaches the MA in Big Data Culture and Society, emphasizing critical analysis of AI, machine learning, and data-driven technologies. His work bridges technical and humanistic perspectives, addressing issues like voice assistant ethics, surveillance capitalism, and AI bias. Collaborations include the Open Data Institute, British Library, and institutions in Europe. Coté’s grants and projects reflect a commitment to participatory data governance and societal impact.

Research Interests: Sociotechnical systems, AI ethics, data privacy, online harm reduction, computational humanities, and cross-disciplinary methodologies.

• Projects:
• REPHRAIN: UK National Research Centre on Privacy & Online Harm
• SoBigData++: Pan-European Big Data Analytics Infrastructure
• Secure AI Assistants (SAIS): Understanding AI Ecosystem Risks

Publications highlight systematic reviews on voice assistant ethics, critical analyses of mobile SDK monopolies, and frameworks for meaningful consent. His work often critiques surveillance practices and advocates for equitable data governance. Coté is a sought-after speaker, addressing venues like the British Academy and European Parliament on issues of digital ethics and policy.