United Kingdom: Thought leader, advisor, expert on Responsible AI, and bestselling author
Europe
United Kingdom
Toju Duke is a highly regarded speaker, author, thought leader, and advisor and expert on Responsible AI. Her almost twenty years of experience in advertising, retail, not-for-profit, and the tech industry, has allowed her to establish herself as one of the top women in her field.
Someone who worked at Google for ten years, Toju Duke was a programme manager on responsible AI. She led various responsible AI programmes and research teams. Her main focus was on large-scale models and responsible AI processes. Before this, she was Google Travel’s EMEA product lead and worked as a specialist on Google Travel and Shopping.
Her passion for improving AI led to Toju Duke founding Diverse AI. The mission of this community interest organisation is to support and champion underrepresented groups to build a diverse, inclusive AI future. Diverse AI has three focus areas, i.e., education, research, and events targeted at those who identify with underrepresented groups and want to increase their skills or who wish to associate with like-minded people. She was also the UK lead for the global non-profit organisation Women in AI.
Toju Duke is also the author of “Building Responsible AI Algorithms”. The book looks at a responsible AI framework and explains how leaders can apply machine learning to reduce the risks surrounding AI technologies. The practical tips in the book guide readers on how to develop fair, transparent, robust, secure, and ethical models.
Someone who regularly features on international media outlets such as BBC, La Nacion, Sky News, and many others, Toju Duke has also received various recognitions. She is recognised as one of the leading women in AI by, amongst others, Daily AI and Xantage.
As a conference speaker, Toju Duke provides actionable insights and advice on responsible AI practices. She lives in London, UK, and presents in English.
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“What a pleasure having you yesterday. Could have listened to you for the whole 30 minutes. Such insightful remarks you delivered in a measured, authoritative manner. “
“I had an amazing experience attending Peak's AltitudeX event in Manchester. One of my favourites was "The science behind Responsible AI frameworks" by Toju Duke.”