Uthman Ali
Uthman Ali is bp's Global Responsible AI Officer, the first in the energy industry. He leads bp's strategic initiatives in ethical AI implementation and governance across global operations. He also drives innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and sustainable energy solutions. Ali is a recognized expert in AI ethics and safety who has shaped industry standards internationally. He advises the World Economic Forum, standards bodies and cutting-edge research organizations on the societal impact of digital transformation. He is also an executive educator at Oxford University and advisor to standard bodies/AI safety institutes and think tanks. Ali is a frequent speaker on AI ethics and has published influential papers with organizations like the IEEE, World Economic Forum, and MIT.
Uthman Ali Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Global Responsible AI Officer
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Advisor
Academic History
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Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program, Blockchain and Corporate Governance
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L.L.B., Law
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Global Responsible AI Officer, bp
AI and Robot Ethics Member, BSI
Task Force Lead, AISAC
Industrial Board Member, oxethica
Member and Researcher, MIT Media Lab
Author and Thought Leader, World Economic Forum
Author and Reviewer, IEEE
Advocate, All Tech is Human
BP
Ali founded bp's first Digital Ethics Center of Excellence, pioneering the integration of digital ethics into the company's code of conduct.
He advises bp's C-Suite on AI regulations and creates partnerships with AI ethics not-for-profits, governments and industrial AI leaders.
He advises AI startups on regulatory navigation and partners with academic institutions to research emerging ethical issues in frontier technologies.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Ali has delivered impactful keynotes and guest lectures on AI ethics and policy.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.