Dahl, A. (2026). Frontend Ethics: Designing AI Prioritisation Systems for Constrained Agency in Public Welfare. University of Cambridge.
This research examines how algorithmic prioritisation systems shape the choices available to individuals in public welfare systems. It explores how design decisions in AI systems influence agency, fairness and transparency, and proposes governance approaches that support accountable deployment in public institutions.
Dahl, A. (2024–2026). Policy work on AI governance and digital democracy through the OECD and the Cambridge Centre for Science and Policy.
This work focuses on how governments can govern rapidly advancing technologies while supporting innovation. It examines institutional design, technology governance and international cooperation across areas including AI, digital democracy and data infrastructure.
Amanda’s operational work has informed national digital platforms including GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify and the UK Emergency Alerts system. Her work focuses on how governments design and scale digital infrastructure that supports millions of users while maintaining security, resilience and public trust.
AI Governance in Public Institutions
How governments can responsibly deploy AI while maintaining accountability and public trust.
Building National Digital Infrastructure
Lessons from scaling government platforms used by millions of citizens.
Innovation and Risk in Emerging Technologies
Balancing technological opportunity with national security and democratic governance.
The Future of Digital Government
How AI and emerging technologies will reshape public services and state capability.