Institute for Technology and Humanity

The Institute supports world-leading research and teaching that investigates and shapes technological transformations and the opportunities and challenges they pose for our societies, our environment and our world. We're home to three University of Cambridge research centres.

Our research centres

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER)

The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk is dedicated to the study and mitigation of risks that could lead to human extinction or civilisational collapse.

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Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI)

The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) explores the nature, ethics and impact of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Centre for Human-Inspired AI (CHIA)

The Centre for Human-Inspired AI (CHIA) is dedicated to advancing AI for the benefit of humanity and the world we live in.
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10 Apr 2026

Results from SCORE project published

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2 Apr 2026

CSER researcher to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Anthony Torres-Ruesta

18 Mar 2026

New Executive Director at CHIA

Dr Ramit Debnath

16 Mar 2026

Cambridge Digital Minds

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18 Feb 2026

Professor Korhonen appointed to UN Panel on AI

Professor Anna Korhonen

8 Jan 2026

CFI appoints new Executive Director

Dr Rachel Adams