Exploring AI regulation, Anti-Discrimination, and Data Protection.
Jingxi Liu’s Groundbreaking Research
Jingxi Liu (Law PhD, 2025) is a researcher with several years of experience in both legal practice and academic teaching, focusing on the intersection of emerging technologies and social justice.
Jingxi Liu’s PhD thesis at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), sex discrimination, and data protection in the employment sector. As AI continues to influence job advertising, hiring and workplace decisions, its potential to perpetuate sex discrimination raises significant concerns. Jingxi’s research tackles this growing issue by examining the current regulatory frameworks and proposing legal reforms to address AI-driven discrimination in employment.
Her thesis stands out for integrating three distinct areas—AI, sex discrimination, and data protection law—into a coherent and insightful analysis. Liu effectively addresses how AI can unintentionally reinforce discriminatory outcomes, particularly in relation to sex. The research also provides innovative suggestions for legal reform, aiming to create a fairer regulatory approach to AI in employment.
Liu’s thesis offers valuable insights into the legal challenges posed by AI in the workplace. During her viva, she demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject, engaging thoughtfully with her examiners and defending her work with confidence. The thesis met the highest academic standards and was awarded without requiring revisions, a rare and impressive achievement.
Looking forward, Liu plans to expand her research into a monograph that could have a broad impact beyond academia. Her work holds potential for influencing policies, ensuring AI systems are developed and regulated in ways that promote fairness and equality. By addressing the intersection of technology and law, Liu is poised to make significant contributions to the regulation of AI and its role in society.
Her advice to those considering a PhD is to remain determined and embrace the challenges that come with the journey. It is a path that requires resilience, but those who persevere have the potential to make meaningful contributions to their field.