Dr Eleanor Drage Explores AI Future

Dr Eleanor Drage will be at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone on Monday, 16 November 2026, to argue that the real challenge of artificial intelligence is not whether it will save or destroy us, but who gets to shape its future. In her talk, What If We Got AI Right?, Drage will explore the culture and power structures driving the AI race, including Big Tech, biased algorithms, and questions of justice, democracy, and human values.

As a researcher at the University of Cambridge and one of the UK's leading voices on AI ethics, Drage brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic. Her talk is part of the Folkestone Book Festival, which celebrates stories, ideas, and conversation by the sea. The festival is curated by novelist Sophie Haydock and features over 60 events across two weeks, welcoming world-class writers, thinkers, and storytellers to Folkestone.

The event is a great opportunity to engage with timely and provocative ideas about the future of artificial intelligence. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article. The Folkestone Book Festival is committed to making great conversations accessible to everyone, with a £5 Cost of Living Ticket available for each event.