Legal frameworks for digital minds & post-AGI society

• Legal Frameworks for Digital Minds and Post-AGI Entities: Exploring legal accountability for AI systems that exhibit goal-directed behaviour or simulate emotional responsiveness. A specific project could involve mapping liability models or developing theoretical constitutional frameworks for advanced AI, drawing on existing case law regarding AI structural risks.
• Global South AI Governance and Digital Sovereignty: Mentoring research that examines how emerging legal frameworks impact technology policy in developing regions. Projects could focus on policy mechanisms to prevent data colonialism, analyse national AI strategies, or design equitable global safety standards.

Must-haves:

• High agency and a strong capacity for self-directed research
• Commitment to clear, professionally simplified writing; I value mentees who can translate complex concepts without relying on heavy academic jargon
• Active interest in the intersection of legal frameworks, AI policy, and structural risks

Nice-to-haves:

• Background or strong interest in constitutional law, political science, or technology policy
• Interest in Global South perspectives on digital sovereignty is a strong bonus

1. Can you describe a complex AI policy, legal framework, or technical concept you recently explored, explaining it simply as if presenting it to a non-technical policymaker?
2. Of the domains I focus on (Post-AGI legal architectures, Global South digital sovereignty, Judicial AI integration, or Research automation), which specific area aligns best with your current goals?

• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of technology policy, constitutional law, and AI safety governance, particularly regarding digital sovereignty and legal accountability for advanced AI systems.
• Technical & Operational Guidance
• Editorial Direction: Shaping the direction of research to ensure the final output is professionally simplified, pragmatic, and accessible to non-technical audiences, rather than purely theoretical.
• Structured Accountability: Consistent weekly check-ins and reliable asynchronous feedback to keep project development focused and on track.