Alongside InspiredMinds and World Summit AI, Porter has been involved in a number of initiatives focused on the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence.

Her work has included participation in international discussions on artificial intelligence governance and safety. Porter contributed to meetings connected to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs relating to the development and regulation of lethal autonomous weapons systems and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in warfare.

The InspiredMinds community has also engaged with the United States Department of Homeland Security on its “Roles and Responsibilities for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure” framework. As part of this process, Porter visited the Department and coordinated input from the international InspiredMinds network of technologists and researchers, gathering feedback from the community which was shared with the Department as part of the consultation process.

Through initiatives including Ada-AI, Porter has supported efforts to bring together scientists, technologists and policymakers to explore the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies.

Porter has been a long-standing advocate for improving representation for women in science and technology and has spoken publicly about the importance of ensuring that the development of artificial intelligence reflects a broad range of global perspectives.

In 2017, Porter became involved in advocacy efforts supporting members of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, including lobbying during the U.S. travel ban which initially prevented the team from attending a robotics competition in Washington, D.C.

During the fall of Kabul in 2021, Porter coordinated efforts within her international network to assist in the evacuation of members of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team and other Afghan nationals. Reporting later indicated that more than 250 individuals were supported through these evacuation efforts.

Porter was also involved in early plans for a STEM-focused school initiative in Afghanistan developed in collaboration with technology partners and education organisations following the success of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. The project was ultimately halted following the escalation of conflict in Kabul in 2021.

Porter continues to advocate for wider access to technology education and global participation in the development of artificial intelligence.

Her contributions to the technology sector have been recognised by industry publications including Computer Weekly, which named her among the United Kingdom’s Most Influential Women in Technology in both 2022 and 2024. She has also been recognised as a finalist in the Women in Tech Global Awards in the Women in Tech Ally category.