Meredith Whitaker is a prominent advocate for ethical AI and co-founder of the AI Now Institute. She is known for her work on the social implications of AI and her leadership in organizing worker protests at Google against unethical AI projects.
Mustafa Suleyman co-founded DeepMind, a leading AI research lab acquired by Google. He has played a crucial role in advancing AI technologies and is now focused on AI ethics and policy, shaping AI systems’ responsible development and deployment.
Hiroshi Ishiguro is a Japanese roboticist known for creating lifelike humanoid robots. As the director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University, he explores the intersection of human-robot interaction, questioning the nature of humanity and consciousness.
Luc Julia is a co-creator of Apple’s Siri and a leading figure in AI and IoT. His career has spanned roles at Samsung and Renault, and he is recognized for his contributions to voice recognition technology and the development of smart, connected devices.
Chris Barton is the co-founder of Shazam, the revolutionary music recognition app. His work has been instrumental in transforming how people discover music, and he continues to innovate in the tech space as an entrepreneur and investor.
Lindsey McInerney is a recognized leader in Web3 and the metaverse. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies to integrate blockchain and digital experiences, helping brands navigate the emerging landscape of decentralized technology.
David Hanson is the founder of Hanson Robotics and the creator of Sophia, the world-famous humanoid robot. His work in robotics and AI aims to create socially intelligent machines that can meaningfully interact with humans.
Fei-Fei Li is a professor at Stanford University and co-director of the Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute. A pioneer in computer vision, she has significantly advanced the field of AI and emphasizes the importance of ethical AI development.
Andrew Ng is a leading AI researcher and co-founder of Google Brain. He is also the founder of deeplearning.ai and Coursera. Ng is known for his contributions to machine learning and online education, which have made AI more accessible to a global audience.
Carol Reiley is a roboticist, entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity in tech. She co-founded Drive.ai, a self-driving car company, and is dedicated to advancing AI and robotics in ways that benefit society, particularly in healthcare and education.