AI Safety Forum Australia
Andrew Childs

Andrew Childs

Lecturer, Griffith University

About

Dr Andrew Childs is a Lecturer in Criminology at Griffith University. His research examines the evolution of online illicit markets, cybercrime subcultures, and the criminogenic risks of disruptive technologies (e.g. cryptocurrency, AI). He has published pioneering work on social media drug markets, identity fraud, and cryptocurrency scams using innovative digital qualitative methods for studying online offending.

Speaking at Australian AI Safety Forum 2026

7 July 2026 · 4:15 pm – 4:27 pm · CullentalkSession details to come