Applying to the Mphil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms with a MEng in Data & AI

Hi.

I am really interested in applying to the ADA Mphil. However, the more I look into it (on linkedin for example), the more I see that most people have backgrounds in Philosophy, Pol sci, Linguistics and such - nothing super technical, thus.

Now, my background differs quite a bit from this. I have done a bachelor's in Computer Science at a (I think?) pretty prestigious European uni with a minor in Gender Studies. That was quite nice, because I then got to graduate with a thesis in which I tried to build a bridge between feminist theory and current industry practices with regards to AI.

I am now following a Master's in Data Science & AI at the same institution. I'll go on exchange, where I'll hopefully be able to follow a course in Philosophy or two, and will also write a thesis with a more social focus in order to graduate, something in the realm of Responsible AI.

Nonetheless, I feel like i lack the proper foundation to discuss ethical concepts when it comes to AI. This is also why I am really excited about applying to this Mphil in particular: I feel like it will equip me with the required foundation. However, I sense that getting in might be a bit of fighting a losing battle? I don't think I have really done much more related to AI ethics other than what I've already described, and my background seems much more technical than what is expected.

Does anyone happen to know of people with a predominantly technical background who have followed this masters? If so, would it be possible to connect, or to get some advice about how I can increase my chances?

Cheers

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