Philipp Hacker

Prof. Dr. Philipp Hacker holds the Chair for Law and Ethics of the Digital Society at the European New School of Digital Studies (ENS) at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). Previously, he served as an AXA Postdoctoral Fellow at Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Law, a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute, and an A.SK Fellow at WZB Berlin Social Science Center.

His research focuses on the intersection of law and technology, with particular attention to how tracking technologies, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things impact consumer protection, privacy, and anti-discrimination law. He frequently collaborates with computer scientists and mathematicians on technical-legal questions related to explainable AI systems and algorithmic fairness. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with technical expertise to address emerging regulatory challenges in the digital society.

Dr. Hacker will speak at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 on "Governing AI innovation for good" and has participated in multiple sessions focused on AI governance, regulation, and legal challenges of generative AI models.

• AXA Postdoctoral Fellow
• Max Weber Fellow
• A.SK Fellow