Ziad Reslan

Ziad Reslan is a prominent figure in the tech industry, currently serving as the Global Lead for Information Quality + Kids & Family Product Policies at Google.12 His role focuses on developing policies related to misinformation, civics, elections, child safety, and kids' content.2

Professional Experience

Reslan joined Google in November 2018 as a Global Product Policy Advisor and has since progressed to his current leadership position.1 His work at Google involves:

• Leading product policy on Generative AI, including Text to Image, Text to Video, and Multimodal technologies
• Advising on enabling access to GenAI products and features for teens
• Overseeing policies across Google's products (excluding YouTube) related to information quality and kids & family experiences

Background and Education

Reslan's educational background includes:

• A JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto
• An MPP (Master of Public Policy) from Harvard Kennedy School2

Prior to his tenure at Google, Reslan had a diverse career:

• Contributing Writer for TechCrunch (2018-2020)
• Consultant for the World Bank Group (2018)
• Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (2012-2016), focusing on white-collar crime and anti-corruption matters1

Additional Roles and Interests

Beyond his primary role at Google, Reslan:

• Serves as a Non-resident Fellow at the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service (since September 2022)1
• Previously chaired the board of Urban Light, a Thai-based NGO helping trafficked boys (2015-2020)2

Expertise and Approach

Reslan is known for his expertise in:

• Product policy development for emerging technologies
• Misinformation and content moderation
• Child safety in digital environments
• Ethical considerations in AI development

He emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural contexts when developing and implementing AI technologies, drawing from personal experiences to inform his approach to global policy challenges.3