Karen Sandoval
Researcher in International Law
& comparative law of AI
Expert in analyzing AI risks to fundamental rights. Currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Universities of Ottawa 🇨🇦 and Neuchâtel 🇨🇭.
Areas of Expertise
International Law & AI
Critical analysis of legal frameworks, including the EU AI Act and UN standards, for responsible technological regulation.
Environmental Law
Legal protection of ecosystems and climate justice within the framework of international law (Master's Thesis topic).
Legal Issues in Femtech
Privacy protection and sovereignty of sensitive data related to women's health.
Equality & Algorithms
Critical study of algorithmic bias and the impact of AI on fundamental rights and gender equality.
AI, Democracy & Federalism
Understanding the challenges posed by AI to fundamental rights and democratic principles within federal states.
Latest Publication
Selection of academic works, articles, and conferences.
Does the Algorithm Have a Gender? Federalism, Automated Discrimination: Towards a Feminist Epistemology of Administrative Law
This presentation examines the presumed neutrality of automated public decision-making systems. Through the lens of comparative constitutional law and federal dynamics, it analyzes how algorithmic tools can replicate and solidify gender stereotypes, arguing for a feminist epistemological renewal of administrative law.
Feminist Approaches to Law: Francophone Perspectives
Presentation focused on critical legal theories and feminist approaches within the Francophone sphere. The discussion centers on deconstructing technological standards and re-evaluating fundamental rights protections amidst widespread AI deployments.