Kevin Bankston

Kevin Bankston is a privacy and AI advocate currently working at Facebook. He has a strong background in advocating for user rights through his previous roles at organizations like ACLU, EFF, and New America. Kevin holds a JD from the University of Southern California Law School and has a diverse educational background with studies at Baton Rouge High School and The University of Texas at Austin.

Throughout his career, Kevin Bankston has held several significant positions in the tech policy and privacy advocacy space. He currently serves as the Privacy Policy Director and AI Policy Head at Facebook, where he focuses on enhancing privacy protections and advancing responsible AI practices. Kevin's previous roles include Director of the Open Technology Institute, Policy Director at New America, Senior Counsel & Free Expression Director at the Center for Democracy & Technology, and various positions at the Electronic Frontier Foundation and ACLU.