AI Regulation and Auditing

About the role

This Innovation Fellowship, led by Dr Yiquan Gu at the University of Reading and partnered with the Digital Regulation and Cooperation Forum (DRCF), aims to build a gateway for cutting-edge AI and digital research. The fellow will conduct research on topics such as:

• Protecting people online by developing an in-depth understanding of frontier technology use, the consumer online journey, AI, and digital touchpoints to aid regulators in identifying current and potential AI harms.
• Promoting the safe adoption and growth of frontier technologies through research on how firms adopt AI, how these technologies are used, and the role of regulators in facilitating safe adoption.
• Developing an understanding of the third-party algorithmic auditing market via market research and interviews with auditors to explore their tools, practices, principles, and service demand.

This fellowship is part of a strategic partnership between the British Academy and BRAID, supported by funding from the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

Requirements

• Conduct research on AI regulation, digital harms, and algorithmic auditing.
• Collaborate with the Digital Regulation and Cooperation Forum (DRCF) and academic partners.
• Engage in market research and interviews with industry stakeholders.

Contact

For inquiries, email braid@ed.ac.uk.