Toju Duke

Toju Duke is a highly respected figure in artificial intelligence, known for her pioneering work in responsible and ethical AI. With an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from Bircham International University, Toju has a deep academic foundation that she leverages in her influential roles across the AI landscape. As the Founder and CEO of Bedrock AI, she is at the forefront of efforts to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI development, constantly driving innovation in this critical area.

Toju also serves as Programme Manager for Responsible AI at Google, where she has made significant strides in designing and implementing frameworks to eliminate bias in AI systems. This role complements her longstanding dedication to tackling the challenges of fairness and equity in data sets, establishing her as a foremost expert in the elimination of bias from machine learning models. Her work at Google is focused on making AI more inclusive, robust, and ethical.

In addition to her professional roles, Toju is the founder of Diverse AI, an organisation dedicated to promoting greater representation of minorities within the AI industry. Through Diverse AI, she has cultivated a space for underrepresented voices, working tirelessly to ensure that the future of AI reflects a diversity of perspectives. This initiative is central to her commitment to fostering inclusivity, which she believes is essential to the ethical advancement of AI.

As an Ethical AI Network Member of The Institute for Ethical AI & Machine Learning and an Ambassador for Women in AI, Toju actively contributes to thought leadership in ethical AI. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses at events like the London AI Summit and the Surrey AI Summit in 2023, where her insights into responsible AI practices have been widely acclaimed. When hired as a keynote speaker, Toju consistently achieves an average client rating of 9.5, reflecting her exceptional delivery and deep expertise.

Toju is also the author of Building Responsible AI Algorithms, a seminal work that provides practitioners with a framework for developing AI solutions that prioritise fairness, security, and transparency. Her work and advocacy continue to shape the AI industry, making her a leading voice in the quest for a fairer, more inclusive technological future.

In October 2023 we sat down with Toju Duke and discussed the ethics of AI and what can be done to encourage more women into the STEM sector. Watch our interview with Toju Duke.