Dr Caitlin Bentley

Dr Caitlin Bentley is a Senior Lecturer in AI Education at King's College London, Department of Computer Science. Her research interests include Responsible AI education, Participatory design and governance of AI, AI for social good, Information and communications technologies for development, and Constructivist education and learning environments. She is a member of the Delivery Team on the UKRI Responsible Artificial Intelligence UK (RAI UK) programme and a newly appointed co-director of the UKRI Safe and Trusted AI Centre for Doctoral Training. Dr Bentley has held prior positions at the University of Sheffield, the 3A Institute at Australian National University, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her academic background includes a PhD in Human Geography, ICT4D, from Royal Holloway, University of London, a Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University, and a BA in Computer Science from McGill University.

Caitlin Bentley is a Senior Lecturer in AI Education at King's College London, focusing on cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, ICT4D, systems theory, and cybernetics. Her research explores the intersection of technology and education, particularly in marginalized communities, emphasizing self-regulated learning, digital empowerment, and responsible AI education. Bentley's work critically examines AI skills policy, open development initiatives, and the ethical implications of ICT4D projects. She investigates how digital tools can foster accountability, inclusivity, and structural transformation, especially in lower- and middle-income countries. Her publications highlight the importance of intersectional approaches to data and the role of trust in autonomous systems.