Summary
William Seymour is a researcher and educator specializing in privacy, security, and governance of AI, with a focus on smart homes and AI assistants. His work sits at the intersection of computer science, social science, and ethics, probing what values AI systems should embody and how to make them work for people affected by them. With around a decade of experience, he is a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at King's College London (since 2023) and previously a postdoctoral researcher there, as well as a researcher with the SAIS Project. He earned an MEng in Computer Science from the University of Warwick and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Oxford. Based in London, he leads research and teaching that translate rigorous technical insight into responsible AI practices and policy-relevant framing. His profile reflects a blend of rigorous analysis and practical concern for user trust and societal impact.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of Oxford
Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science, Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science at University of Warwick