Stephanie Hare

Stephanie Hare is a technology researcher, author, and co-presenter of the BBC's AI Decoded, specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. Author of Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics, named a Financial Times best summer book of 2022, she holds a PhD and MSc from the London School of Economics and has worked at Accenture, Palantir, and Oxford Analytica. Stephanie regularly contributes to BBC World Television and publications including the Financial Times, The Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review. Her keynotes and advisory work for organisations such as KPMG, IKEA, LEGO, and CERN equip leaders to navigate AI's strategic and ethical challenges with confidence and clarity.

When Stephanie Hare co-presents the BBC's AI Decoded, she tackles some of the most pressing questions of our time: how should nations respond when artificial intelligence becomes a tool of geopolitical power, and what happens when the technology shaping our future is controlled by just a handful of countries? Her analysis of AI sovereignty, economic transformation, and the shifting relationship between the United States, Europe, and China has positioned her as one of the most insightful voices navigating the intersection of technology, politics, and global strategy. Author of Technology Is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics, named a Financial Times best summer book of 2022, Stephanie combines rigorous research with a gift for making complex ideas accessible, whether she's speaking from a stage, moderating a panel, or broadcasting live to millions.

Stephanie's authority stems from both her intellectual depth and her real-world experience. She holds a PhD and MSc from the London School of Economics and has worked at Accenture, Palantir, and Oxford Analytica, where she specialised in big data, cybersecurity, and global risk analysis. Selected for the BBC Expert Women programme, she contributes regularly to BBC World Television, the BBC World Service, and leading publications including the Financial Times, The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, and WIRED. Her work spans the full spectrum of emerging technology, from artificial intelligence and facial recognition to cloud computing and the metaverse. As a skilled event MC and panel moderator, Stephanie's warmth, sharp questioning, and ability to draw out fresh perspectives have made her a sought-after presence at global events, including The AI Summit London, where she has explored how robotics, advanced mapping, and spatial intelligence are transforming urban life.

Stephanie equips leaders and audiences to think critically about technology's role in shaping economies, societies, and individual lives. Her keynotes and advisory work for organisations such as KPMG, IKEA, LEGO, CERN, BAE Systems, the Alan Turing Institute, and the Vodafone Institute help decision-makers understand not only what technology can do, but what it should do. She challenges audiences to move beyond cost-cutting and efficiency gains, urging them to invest in human talent, innovation, and long-term prosperity. Whether addressing the weaponisation of AI, the future of work, or the ethical dilemmas embedded in every line of code, Stephanie leaves audiences with the clarity, confidence, and strategic insight they need to navigate an uncertain technological future with purpose and conviction.