Lilian Edwards

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About

Lilian Edwards is a leading scholar at the intersection of law, technology, and ethics, whose work has profoundly shaped how we think about regulating emerging technologies. Her primary research areas include internet law, data protection, and the legal and ethical dimensions of robotics and artificial intelligence. Edwards is best known for her pioneering contributions to the ethics of robotics, most notably through her co-authored 2017 paper "Principles of robotics: regulating robots in the real world" (193 citations). This work proposed five foundational ethical principles for responsible robotics, which have since influenced policy and design frameworks globally. In her related work "I spy, with my little sensor" (20 citations), she advanced the concept of "transparency by design," arguing for fair data handling practices in robotics that address privacy, copyright, and security concerns. Edwards also co-edited the influential volume *Future Law* (2020, 5 citations), which examines the practical challenges of applying legal and ethical structures to fast-changing technologies, from big data ethics to ubiquitous surveillance. Her research is distinguished by its practical, forward-looking approach, making her a vital voice in shaping responsible innovation.