Professor Kate Devlin, a leading expert on artificial intelligence and society from King’s College London, will join a panel discussion on AI and society at Humanists UK Convention 2025. The Convention will take place at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield from 13–15 June 2025.
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Professor Devlin’s work explores the historical and future implications of how people interact with technology. With a background in archaeology and a PhD in computer science, she uniquely bridges the arts and sciences to analyse AI’s societal impact.
Kate leads King’s College London’s involvement in the £31 million Responsible AI UK programme. This UK Research and Innovation-funded initiative unites researchers to guide AI development for the benefit of society. Beyond her academic contributions, she is a board member of the Open Rights Group, advocating for digital rights, and since 2022, has served as a patron of Humanists UK. Professor Devlin also represents Humanists UK as a Commissioner for the AI, Faith & Civil Society Commission.
Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson said:
‘Professor Devlin’s expertise offers crucial insights into the complex relationship between AI and society. Her work not only highlights the ethical challenges we face but also emphasises the importance of shaping AI development in a way that benefits everyone. We are delighted to welcome her to Humanists UK Convention 2025.’
Humanists UK Convention 2025 will bring together humanists from across the country for a weekend of science, politics, culture, and comedy. The event will be held at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield from 13–15 June 2025. Professor Kate Devlin joins a diverse line-up of speakers, including physicist Dr Helen Czerski; journalist Ian Dunt; author of Money, Lies, and God, Katherine Stewart; tech entrepreneur Sara Wahedi; happiness economist Professor Lord Richard Layard; anthropologist and author of The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World, Professor Harvey Whitehouse; historian and editor of The Free Speech Wars, Dr Charlotte Lydia Riley; philosopher and author of What Is Humanism For?, Professor Richard Norman; Authoritarian Century author Dr Azeem Ibrahim OBE; folklorist and cultural anthropologist Deborah Hyde; and many more.
Humanists UK Convention 2025 | Sheffield
13 June 2025, 19:00
Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, Sheffield, S10 2TQ
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