Eline de Jong is a Dutch scholar working on the philosophical and ethical aspects of new and emerging technologies. She serves as Fellow at the Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology at Stanford University. Previously, Eline worked at the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy, where she delved into the societal impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She co-authored the advisory report “Mission AI: The New System Technology” which includes policy recommendations for embedding AI within society. Currently, Eline is pursuing her PhD in the Philosophy and Ethics of Quantum Technology at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). She focuses on questions about understanding and the cybersecurity threat posed by future quantum computers. Her research at the UvA is part of the project “Quantum Impact on Societal Security,” which centers around the society-wide transition towards quantum-safe cryptography.

“I’m fascinated by the process of new technologies entering society. The term ‘impact’ suggests a unidirectional effect of a technology on society. However, the introduction of a new technology often marks the start of a long and dynamic process of co-evolution, with technology and society shaping one another. In my research I aim to provide perspectives on how we can deliberately guide this process and align technological innovation with our (changing) values. To me, that is what responsible innovation is about: Putting ourselves in the position to proactively direct a technology’s course.”

Eline holds 3 cum laude master’s degrees: in philosophy, ethics, and journalism. In her current position at the University of Amsterdam she is affiliated with the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) and the Institute of Physics (IoP). Besides her academic work, Eline was also involved in the development of the Exploratory Quantum Technology Assessment (EQTA), and is a blog writer for Daiki, a SaaS platform for responsible AI. Eline has been an RQT Fellow since 2023.