Toju Duke is a leading voice in Responsible Artificial Intelligence with a clear mission: to build ethical, trustworthy, and inclusive AI technologies. She is the founder of Bedrock AI and Diverse AI, spearheading research, innovation, and advocacy for equitable AI systems. With a deep commitment to ethical tech, her work spans industry and government advising, academic collaboration, and global media outreach. She is the author of two influential books that shape the conversation and implementation of Responsible AI worldwide.
Toju brings over 18 years of cross-sector experience in advertising, retail, tech, and nonprofits. At Google, she served as Programme Manager for Responsible AI, leading initiatives focused on large-scale models and ethical AI frameworks. She also held the role of EMEA Product Lead for Google Travel. Toju founded Bedrock AI to democratize responsible AI through participatory research and product development, and Diverse AI to empower underrepresented groups in the field. Her books—*Building Responsible AI Algorithms* and *Responsible AI in Practice*—offer comprehensive frameworks and tools for AI risk management. She is a frequent media guest and trusted advisor to governments on ethical AI strategy.
Toju’s talks are engaging, actionable, and deeply insightful, making complex AI ethics topics accessible to broad audiences. Her presentations blend technical expertise with strategic foresight and social awareness, ideal for policymakers, business leaders, and AI practitioners. She empowers audiences to rethink AI with a responsibility-first approach, offering practical tools and frameworks to guide ethical innovation.
Focused on practical steps to integrate responsible processes into the ML lifecycle, this talk offers clear strategies to ensure fairness, transparency, and risk mitigation in AI systems.
Explores the necessity of diversity in building equitable AI. Toju demonstrates how inclusion fosters ethical innovation and stronger societal outcomes.
Examines governance challenges and policy needs around generative AI, providing frameworks, risk metrics, and real-world guidance for safe deployment.
If you are looking for a prominent and expert speaker in Responsible AI for your next event or conference on ethical innovation or technology, you can book Toju Duke through Thinking Heads. As one of the most respected figures in Responsible AI, Toju delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure her participation in your upcoming event or conference.
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