Caroline Hendy

Caroline Hendy

Research Assistant

Caroline is a linguist and data scientist currently pursuing her PhD at the Australian National University. Her doctoral research focuses on child language acquisition and play among Ku Waru children in Papua New Guinea. She holds a Bachelor of Languages (Honours, First Class) from the ANU and a Master of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which she completed on a Fulbright scholarship. In addition to her publications in linguistics, Caroline has co-authored papers in the fields of demography and philosophy. She also holds graduate certificates in psychology and applied data analytics, adding depth and technical skills to her interdisciplinary approach.

Currently, Caroline is analysing data to understand public perceptions of AI and data privacy. Her work examines what types of personal information people believe insurance companies should and should not make use of. She is also investigating whether people who accept companies' use of non-traditional data, like social media activity, are also more positive about AI's potential and risks. Caroline's work seeks to clarify the societal impacts and public attitudes toward AI through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Her broad academic background equips her to contribute meaningfully to discussions on AI ethics and the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence.