Professor Dr. Chris Russell

Biography

Chris Russell is an Associate Professor at the Oxford Internet Institute, focusing on AI, Government, and Policy. His research explores the intersection of computer vision and responsible AI, emphasizing the use of artificial intelligence for the greater good, alongside the challenge of responsible governance for algorithms. His recent work on mapping autonomous driving earned him a paper award at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). He has a wide-ranging set of research interests and has collaborated with the British Antarctic Foundation on forecasting arctic melt. As a founding member of the Governance of Emerging Technology programme, Russell's work addresses the socio-technical issues arising from new technology and proposes legal and ethical remedies. His research centers on the governance and ethical design of algorithms, with a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency, and explainable AI. Before joining the OII, Russell held a leadership position at AWS, leading the Safe and Ethical AI initiative at the Alan Turing Institute and served as a Reader in Computer Vision and Machine Learning at the University of Surrey.

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