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Davos 2026
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Applied Artificial Intelligence
Ethical AI for a Human-Centered Economy
We shape the future of artificial intelligence through ethical design, policy innovation, and systems readiness.
We ensure AI is developed and applied in ways that support human dignity, environmental resilience, and shared societal benefit.
Key Themes
AI Ethics
Embedding human values and accountability into AI systems from design to deployment.
Policy Toolkits
Developing oversight frameworks that align innovation with transparency, equity, and trust.
AI for Climate
Equipping decision-makers with practical guidance to assess and govern AI responsibly.
AI Governance
Applying AI to accelerate climate modeling, optimize sustainability efforts, and enable adaptive solutions for global resilience.
Meet the Members
Sandy Carter
Non-Exec Chair
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Sanjeev Sharma
Senior Executive Fellow
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Erika Twani
Senior Executive Fellow
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Amii Barnard-Bahn
Senior Executive Fellow
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Dani Bedoni
Senior Executive Fellow
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Dr. Alexandra Cook
Senior Executive Fellow
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René Bostic
Senior Executive Fellow
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Neil Sahota
Senior Executive Fellow
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Melissa Tony Stires
Senior Executive Fellow
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Dr. Maria Azua Himmel
Senior Executive Fellow
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Dr. Monica Lopez
Senior Executive Fellow
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Neeraj Madan
Senior Executive Fellow
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Nick Ntigrintakis
Senior Executive Fellow
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Balaji Dhamodharan
Senior Executive Fellow
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Bill Lesieur
Senior Executive Fellow
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Marisa Zalabak
Senior Executive Fellow
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Dr. Priyanka Shrivastava
Senior Executive Fellow
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Olga Magnusson
Senior Executive Fellow
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Mickie Chandra
Senior Executive Fellow
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Manas Talukdar
Senior Executive Fellow
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Victory Eme
Executive Fellow
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Nikhil Kassetty
Executive Fellow
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Shree Varuna Ramesh
Executive Fellow
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Sangeetha Rajkumar
Executive Fellow
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Justin Bérubé
Executive Fellow
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Yoshita Sharma
Executive Fellow
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Related Publications
Position paper
AI in Physical Form: The Rise of Robots and Humanoids
Author:
Sandy Carter
December 19, 2025
Research Paper
AI Agents As Employees
Author:
Sandy Carter
October 8, 2025
Position paper
The Rise of the Agentic Economy
Author:
Bill Lesieur
September 16, 2025
Summit Report
Terms of Engagement: Designing What We Hold In Common
Author:
August 28, 2025
Research Paper
Onboarding AI in Your Business
Author:
Olga Magnusson
May 5, 2025
Position paper
The ROI of AI Ethics Profiting with Principles for the Future
Author:
Marisa Zalabak
May 26, 2025
Policy Paper
Bridging the AI Divide
Author:
Dr. Melodena Stephens
January 23, 2024
Expert Insights
From Hype to Norm
Author:
Jose Luis Carvalho
November 4, 2024
Expert Insights
Playing to Win at the High-Stakes AI Table
Author:
Aurélie Jean, PhD
August 29, 2024
Opinion Piece
Small Is Beautiful! How Businesses of Every Size Are Transforming Through Al
Author:
Sandy Carter
June 5, 2025
Research Paper
AI Disruption in Latin America: Bridging Gaps or Widening Inequality
Author:
Carla Andrea Maldonado Valencia, PhD
June 21, 2025
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