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Cyril Birks

Research Assistant
Cyril Birks

Cyril Birks

Research Assistant

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About

Cyril holds a BA in Philosophy and MSc in Psychology from St Andrews. Prior to doctoral study, Cyril has held positions in industry and academia, researching the development and anticipated impact of emerging technologies for economically, ethically, legally, and in terms of societal resilience.

Research Interests

Moral Philosophy, Decision-Making under Uncertainty, AI ethics, AI safety and security, societal resilience

Positions at the OII

  • Research Assistant, December 2025 -
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