Kay Firth-Butterfield

Kay Firth-Butterfield is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology ethics. She currently holds several notable positions:

Current Roles

• CEO of Good Tech Advisory LLC: She assumed this role in August 2023.1
• Senior Research Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin: This position began in October 2023.1
• Distinguished Scholar at The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law since 2016.1
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School since 2016.1

Previous Experience

Kay has an extensive background in AI ethics and policy:

• Head of AI and Machine Learning at the World Economic Forum from September 2017 to April 2023.1
• World's first Chief AI Ethics Officer in 2014.2
• Executive Director and Founding Advocate of AI-Austin from October 2016 to September 2017.1

Legal Background

Her career also includes significant legal experience:

• Associate Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers since April 2020.1
• Judge (Property) for the Ministry of Justice, United Kingdom since 1998.1
• Master of the Inner Temple, London since February 2019.1

Honors and Recognition

Kay Firth-Butterfield has received several accolades:

• Named as one of TIME's Impact Honorees for 2024.2
• Included in Forbes 50 Over 50 list.2
• Listed in Who's Who.2

Current Focus

Kay is actively involved in promoting responsible AI development and gender equality. She recently participated in the Davos Agenda on January 18, 2024, supporting the #EqualityMoonshot initiative, which aims to invest in one million women and girls by 2050.2

Kay Firth-Butterfield's diverse experience in technology, law, and ethics makes her a leading voice in the responsible development and deployment of AI across various applications and use cases.3