Abhishek Gupta

Abhishek Gupta stands as a prominent figure in AI ethics as the founder of the Montreal AI Ethics Institute and Director for Responsible AI at Boston Consulting Group. His multifaceted career spans roles from Machine Learning Engineer at Microsoft to representing Canada in the US State Department's International Visitor Leaders Program. Gupta's influence extends through numerous prestigious appointments, including positions on the AI Advisory Board for Dawson College, the LF AI Foundation, and as a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum. His academic contributions include serving as a Faculty Associate at Frankfurt Big Data Lab and guest lecturer at McGill University. Through his leadership, he has established the world's largest community-driven public consultation group on AI Ethics, significantly influencing major policy frameworks including the Montreal Declaration for Responsible AI, G7 AI Summit guidelines, and the European Commission Trustworthy AI Guidelines. His research focuses on practical applications of ethical AI principles, addressing safety and inclusivity concerns across various domains, earning recognition from governments worldwide for his contributions to public competence building in AI Ethics