Natali Helberger

Prof. Dr. Natali Helberger is a University Professor of Law & Digital Technology at the University of Amsterdam, with a focus on AI. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Freiburg in November 2024 for her expertise in AI law and digital technologies.

• Research Focus: AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, digital governance, media law, and consumer rights.
• Key Projects: Co-creating responsible AI systems through the AI, Media, and Democracy Lab, analyzing platform regulation, and addressing biases in language models.
• Publications: Her recent work spans legal frameworks for generative AI, accountability in journalistic AI procurement, and the societal impact of knowledge silos in media organizations.

Helberger’s scholarship bridges law, technology, and media studies, emphasizing human-centric AI and digital fairness. She investigates systemic risks in AI systems and advocates for regulatory approaches that empower users and safeguard democratic processes.

• Awards:
  • Honorary Doctorate, University of Freiburg (2024)