Sarah Gordon is a computer security researcher, responsible for early scientific and academic work on virus writers, hackers, and social issues in computing. She was among the first computer scientists to propose a multidisciplinary approach to computer security. Known primarily for early work on the relationship between people and computers, much of her original technical research was published or presented between the late 1980s and mid-1990s. She continues to publish in the field of Artificial Intelligence, with current work focusing on the ethical implications of AI technologies, testing and evaluation of AI systems, and the risks of emotional mimicry in human–AI interaction. Her recent publications include the book Built to Be Believed and the article "Built to Be Believed".
- Occupation
- computer scientist
