Joanna Bryson

Joanna J. Bryson is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence and ethics. She currently holds the position of Professor of Ethics and Technology at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany.1

Academic and Professional Background

Bryson has an extensive academic background, including:

• A PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), completed between 1993 and 2001.1
• Various roles at the University of Bath from 2002 to 2021, progressing from Lecturer to Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor in the US).1

Her career has spanned both academia and industry:

Academic Positions::

• Reader at the University of Bath (2016-2021)
• Associate Professor at the University of Bath (2010-2016)
• Lecturer at the University of Bath (2002-2010)
• Research Assistant at the University of Edinburgh (1999-2000)

Industry and Advisory Roles::

• Scientific Board Member for the CEPS Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (2019-2021)
• Brief member of Google's Advanced Technology External Advisory Council (2018-2019)
• AI Consultant for LEGO (1994-1998)

Research and Expertise

Bryson's work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and society. Her research interests include:

• Public goods and artificial intelligence
• Technology's impact on income inequality and political polarization
• AI ethics
• AI and human society

She has been involved in various research groups and initiatives, including:

• Founder of Artificial Models of Natural Intelligence
• Organizer of the Intelligent Systems research group at the University of Bath
• Affiliate at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy (2015-2018)

Bryson's expertise has led to her participation in high-level advisory roles, demonstrating her influence in shaping AI policy and ethics discussions at both academic and industry levels.