Anna Hovsepyan is a PhD Candidate in Law. Her scholarly journey is marked by a deep personal commitment to understanding AI's implications on democracy and the rule of law, shaped by her observations of technology's role in social dynamics. These experiences have fuelled her recent PhD research at King's College London, which culminated in her thesis titled, 'Deepfakes in the Era of Personalised Truth: Threats to Democracy and the Rule of Law.' Her work critically examines the destabilising effects of deepfake technology on truth, justice, and democratic institutions, proposing a multifaceted approach to mitigate these risks.

During the 2023-2024 academic year, Anna served as a Visiting Lecturer at King's College London, co-directing and lecturing on the 'AI, Law, and Society' module in close collaboration with Professor Dan Hunter and Cari Hyde-Vaamonde. Previously she worked as a Visiting Lecturer on the 'Global Digital Enforcement of IP and Cybersecurity' module, working closely with Professor Frederick Mostert.

PhD Thesis

Deepfakes in the Era of Personalised Truth: Threats to Democracy and the Rule of Law

Supervisory Team

Professor Frederick Mostert

Professor Tanya Aplin

Research Interests

AI and its Intersection with Law and Society

Deepfakes and Synthetic Media