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Keynote SpeakerTimnit Gebru

Founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR)

Dr Timnit Gebru is the founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR). She is a researcher in artificial intelligence, working to reduce the potential negative impacts of AI. Until her recent firing from Google which ignited a labor movement resulting in the first union to be... Read more

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Popular Talks by Timnit Gebru

  • Algorithmic Bias
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Mining

Biography

Dr Timnit Gebru is the founder and Executive Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR).

She is a researcher in artificial intelligence, working to reduce the potential negative impacts of AI. Until her recent firing from Google which ignited a labor movement resulting in the first union to be formed by tech workers at Google, Timnit co-led the Ethical Artificial Intelligence research team. Prior to her work at Google, she did a postdoc at Microsoft Research, New York City in the FATE (Fairness Transparency Accountability and Ethics in AI) group, where she worked on algorithmic bias and the ethical implications underlying projects aiming to gain insights from data.

Dr Timnit Gebru received her PhD from the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, where her thesis used large-scale publicly available images to gain sociological insight, and addressed computer vision problems that arise as a result. This work won the 2017 LDV Capital Vision Summit competition.

Prior to her PhD Timnit worked at Apple designing circuits and signal processing algorithms for various Apple products including the first iPad, and spent one year as an entrepreneur. After experiencing the dire lack of representation in the field of artificial intelligence, Timnit co-founded the non profit Black in AI, which works on initiatives to increase the presence, visibility and wellbeing of Black people in the field of AI.

Timnit’s work has been covered by outlets ranging from the New York Times to The Economist, and she has been named to notable lists such as the Bloomberg 50, Wired 25, and Forbes 30 inspirational women. Most recently, she was awarded the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s pioneer award along with Joy Buolamwini and Deborah Raji.

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What topics does Timnit Gebru speak about?

Timnit Gebru speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Inspirational Women, Machine Learning. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Timnit to align the content with your delegates and goals.

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Does Timnit Gebru deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Timnit Gebru is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Timnit Gebru?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Timnit can accommodate.

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What languages does Timnit Gebru present in?

Timnit Gebru delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Timnit Gebru a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Timnit Gebru's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Inspirational Women, Machine Learning. To get a clear sense of Timnit's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Timnit Gebru speak at?

Timnit Gebru can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Future & Technology, Inspirational Women, Machine Learning is relevant. Details of Timnit's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Timnit Gebru offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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