Dr. Margot Hanley bridges the worlds of technology ethics and neuroscience as a postdoctoral researcher at Duke University’s Cognitive Futures Lab. Her research examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology, with particular focus on responsible innovation: ensuring emerging technologies align with human values and wellbeing. She earned her doctorate in information science from Cornell Tech, where she specialized in the ethical and policy implications of commercial neurotechnologies.

As a member of the Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies and the Scholastic Awards AI Task Force, Dr. Hanley shapes policy frameworks for responsible AI integration. Her multidisciplinary background includes a BA in Economics from Oberlin College and an MA in Sociology from Columbia University, complemented by five years of industry experience on Warby Parker’s technology team. Beyond academia, Dr. Hanley is a research-based artist whose work has been exhibited at Mmuseumm in New York City. Through her studio, M85, she creates conceptual artwork which explores the complex relationship between technology and being human.