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Nell Watson

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Chair, Agentic AI Safety Experts Focus Group at IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Described as an inspiring and determined leader, Nell Watson is an engineer, philosopher, and author at the forefront of AI ethics and safety. She holds a PhD and chairs several IEEE groups focused on AI transparency and responsible practices, leading initiatives to embed human-centered values into technology.

Outside of her core technical work, she advises on philanthropic grants aimed at positively influencing the long-term future. She also spearheads unique projects to develop frameworks for cultural peace and automated accounting for environmental pollution, showcasing a deep commitment to societal wellbeing.

Interesting fact: She was honored as an Engineering Icon on a version of the London Underground map for her contributions to the field.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chair, Agentic AI Safety Experts Focus Group
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Agentic AI Safety
She recently co-authored the book "Safer Agentic AI" and chairs an IEEE focus group on this subject, marking it as a primary professional focus.
AI Ethics & Transparency
A core theme of her career, she serves as the IEEE AI Ethics Maestro and leads working groups to build algorithmic trust and transparency in autonomous systems.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chair, Agentic AI Safety Experts Focus Group
IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
3-2022
Chair, Endocrine Disrupting Chemical Hazard Working Group
IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
1-2022
Chair, Human or AI Interaction Transparency Working Group
IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
6-2022
President
EURAIO
1-2022
Grantmaking Advisor, Speculation Grantor
Survival and Flourishing Corp
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Education
11-2022 - 1-2026
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Gloucestershire
2020 - 2022
PgCert
University of Gloucestershire
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