Bridging AI Innovation and Governance

Speaker. Consultant. Founder of Humane Intelligence.

RUMMAN CHOWDHURY PhD

Responsible AI Practitioner

A pioneer in AI ethics and governance, Rumman was shaping the field before it became a global imperative. From building foundational bias detection tools to leading industry-first algorithmic audits, Rumman helps organizations and communities navigate the complexities of AI with transparency, accountability, and practical solutions.

Panel discussion on AI and society with four speakers on stage and an audience. Rumman Chowdhury is seated on the far right

Making Responsible AI Work in the Real World

Rumman Chowdhury builds practical, hands-on approaches to some of the most pressing challenges in AI—governance, risk evaluation, and bias mitigation. She moves organizations and communities from principles to practice.

Areas of work include:

  • Independent AI evaluation and testing

  • Governance frameworks and risk assessments

  • Algorithmic bias detection and mitigation

  • Public interest initiatives through Humane Intelligence

Rumman Chowdhury speaks into a microphone, smiling with an open mouth
Rumman Chowdhury speaks on a TED stage, wearing white, with her image displayed on large screens

Speaking

Rumman Chowdhury is a globally recognized leader in responsible AI, uniquely positioned at the intersection of industry, civil society, and government.

She is a sought-after speaker at high-profile venues, including TED, the World Economic Forum, the UN AI for Good Summit, and the European Parliament, where she brings a rare combination of technical expertise and real-world implementation experience. Her talks offer clear, actionable insights on algorithmic bias, independent audits, AI governance, and public accountability—helping decision-makers navigate the challenges of AI with practical, scalable solutions.

Rumman Chowdhury speaking with Sir Nick Clegg

Speaking with Sir Nick Clegg on Meta’s Llama Impact Grants.

Rumman Chowdhury interviewing Alejandro Mayorkas

Interviewing Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Dept of Homeland Security, Biden Administration.

Rumman Chowdhury on a panel testifying at a forum

Testifying to Senators at Sen. Chuck Schumer's AI Insights forum, alongside Frontier AI CEOs.

Rumman Chowdhury speaking on stage

Speaking at Pais Digital, Santiago, Chile.

Rumman Chowdhury with Begoña Lasagabaster

UNESCO red-teaming event on gender bias in AI models, alongside Begoña Lasagabaster, Director of the Division for Gender Equality at UNESCO.

Rumman Chowdhury on a panel speaking to congress

Providing congressional testimony for the House Committee on Science Space & Tech.

Responsible AI: Principles to Practice

For nearly a decade, Rumman has worked inside organizations and as an external expert to drive Responsible AI and AI Governance initiatives from start to finish. She has built functional and effective multistakeholder governance initiatives with governments, multi-national organizations, tech companies, and more.