Martin Adams

Martin Adams is a distinguished leader in artificial intelligence (AI), known for his ethical approach and transformative contributions across diverse fields, including digital content, AI governance, and cultural insight. With an educational foundation in law, Martin earned his Master’s degree from Harvard Law School, where he received the Dean’s Prize and gained early exposure to digital ethics and intellectual property issues while working with the Berkman Centre for Internet and Society. He began his career practicing intellectual property law in New York, focusing on the impact of digital media on business, before transitioning into the entrepreneurial space to build groundbreaking AI companies.

Martin co-founded several notable AI-focused ventures, each demonstrating the transformative potential of machine learning when guided by ethical considerations. One of his standout ventures was Codec.ai, where he served as CEO, developing privacy-friendly AI capable of mapping global cultural trends and personalizing content for major companies like Google, L’Oréal, and PepsiCo. Under his leadership, Codec.ai was recognised as a Top 25 AI Scale-Up by the UK government and was successfully acquired in 2023. Another key enterprise, Metaphysic.ai, pioneered AI-generated photorealistic content and achieved widespread recognition for the viral “DeepTomCruise” phenomenon, which demonstrated the power and realism of AI-generated media. The company gained further acclaim as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2023 and made history as the first AI-based act to reach the finals on “America’s Got Talent.”

Martin’s influence extends well beyond entrepreneurship; he is a trusted advisor on AI innovation to CEOs, multinational corporations, and governments. His insights, especially on the future of work, generative AI, and digital transformation, have made him a sought-after keynote speaker at prestigious institutions and events, including the European Commission, the Alan Turing Institute, and Arabian Business conferences. His thought leadership is complemented by numerous recognitions, such as being named one of the UK’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs by Maserati and a Top 50 UK Innovator by Penrose. Additionally, Martin is actively engaged in global AI policy, serving on the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Biden-Harris Administration’s AI Taskforce, where he advocates for responsible AI governance and innovation.

Through his ventures, public service, and global advocacy, Martin Adams exemplifies how ethical AI can foster meaningful human connections and drive social progress, making him a leading authority and celebrated keynote speaker in the AI industry. An impeccable keynote speaker, Martin has received a client rating of 9.2/10 as an AI expert speaker. Hire Martin Adams today!