Irina Brass

Papers

Total Citations

442

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About

Dr. Irina Brass is a leading scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence, systemic risk, and sustainability governance. Her most-cited work, "Artificial intelligence, systemic risks, and sustainability" (2021, 442 citations), fundamentally reframes how we understand the cascading impacts of AI-driven automation—from sensor networks to predictive analytics—on ecological and societal resilience. Brass demonstrates that while AI can enhance climate adaptation and resource management, it also introduces novel, interconnected vulnerabilities that challenge existing regulatory frameworks. Her research is pivotal in shaping policy debates on responsible AI deployment, particularly in critical infrastructure and environmental monitoring. Beyond this landmark paper, Brass has contributed extensively to the governance of emerging technologies, exploring how legal and institutional mechanisms must evolve to manage systemic risks in a digitally transformed world. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers in technology policy, environmental law, and risk governance, offering both a rigorous analytical framework and actionable insights for building more sustainable and resilient socio-technical systems.