Christopher Burr is a philosopher of cognitive science and artificial intelligence. He is a Senior Research Associate at the Alan Turing Institute and a Research Associate at the Digital Ethics Lab/Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford.
His current research explores philosophical and ethical issues related to data-driven technologies, including the opportunities and risks that such technologies have for mental health and well-being. A primary goal of this research is to develop frameworks and guidance to support the governance, responsible innovation, and sustainable use of data-driven technology within a digital society.
To support this goal, he has worked with a number of public sector bodies and organisations, including NHSx, the UK Government's Department for Health and Social Care, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, and the Ministry of Justice.
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