Channon Risk Intelligence

About Channon Risk Intelligence

Channon Risk Intelligence is an independent consultancy founded by Lydia Channon, an advanced researcher and practitioner in online safety, extremist content detection, and ethical AI development. Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world impact — helping clients navigate the complexities of online harm, misinformation, and digital risk.

With a unique background combining computer science and social science, we develop intelligent tools, ethical frameworks, and actionable insights to make digital spaces safer, smarter, and more accountable.

What Drives Us

• Human-Centred Technology: We design AI and data systems with ethics and inclusivity at the core.
• Research-Led Solutions: Our methods are grounded in rigorous academic work and collaborative design.
• Transparency & Impact: We work with policymakers, educators, and tech platforms to build responsible and resilient solutions.

Meet the Founder

Lydia Channon is a researcher completing a PhD focused on identifying and predicting disguised hate speech and extremist rhetoric across social media platforms. Her work has been presented at major academic and policy-facing conferences, including:

• TASM 2024 – Beyond Videos: Unearthing Transphobic Communities on YouTube
• BISA 2023 – Automating Analytics for Monitoring Far-Right Out-Linking Activity
• UKAIRS 2025 – Mainstreamed Hate and the Ethics of AI Moderation (forthcoming)

She collaborates with counter-extremism organisations, NGOs, and tech stakeholders to turn complex research into accessible and effective tools.

Publications & Presentations

Our work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and invited presentations across academia, government, and civil society.