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Dame Wendy Hall wins Sir Frank Whittle Medal for AI advocacy

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Professor Dame Wendy Hall of the University of Southampton has been awarded the Sir Frank Whittle Medal for her contributions to computer science. Hall, a former ACM President, is recognized for her advocacy in areas such as tech safety, diversity, and societal impact. She is also set to release a new book titled "AI Explained" in September. AI

IMPACT Recognizes a leading figure's contributions to AI safety and societal impact, highlighting her upcoming book on AI.

RANK_REASON Award for a prominent computer scientist in AI-related fields. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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    Congratulations to Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Regius Professor of Computer Science at the U.K.’s University of Southampton, on winning the prestigious Sir Frank

    Congratulations to Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Regius Professor of Computer Science at the U.K.’s University of Southampton, on winning the prestigious Sir Frank Whittle Medal! 🏆 Former ACM President & current ACM Publications Board Co-Chair, she continues to advocate for safety, …

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