Timnit Gebru is a computer scientist recognized for her work in artificial intelligence, algorithmic bias, and data mining, often highlighting ethical implications in AI development. After completing her PhD in computer vision from Stanford University in 2017 under the guidance of Fei-Fei Li, Timnit Gebru quickly established herself as a leading voice in artificial intelligence ethics. Her foundational work included designing circuits and signal processing algorithms for various products, notably the first iPad, during her early career at Apple. Gebru’s doctoral research, supported by the NSF GRFP fellowship and the Stanford DARE fellowship, focused on extracting sociological insights from large-scale publicly available images.

In 2021, Gebru was named one of Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, and in 2022, she was recognized as one of Time’s Most Influential People, solidifying her status as a critical thought leader shaping the future of ethical technology. Gebru’s continued influence and impact were further underscored in 2023 when she received the prestigious Great Immigrants Awards from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The same year, her unwavering advocacy and pioneering research led to her inclusion on BBC’s 100 Women list, recognizing her as a global changemaker. Through DAIR, Timnit Gebru continues to drive forward vital research and initiatives, championing transparency, accountability, and equity in AI development on a global scale.