Prof. Renée Cummings

Justice-Oriented AI Ethics & Governance Pioneer

Professor Renée Cummings is an award-winning AI innovator and globally recognised ethicist at the forefront of justice-oriented artificial intelligence. As the first Data Activist-in-Residence and Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia, she leads work at the intersection of technology, power, and society, developing ethical, real-time AI solutions to improve law enforcement accountability and reduce violence. A non-resident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution and advisor to the World Economic Forum, Renée brings urgency and moral clarity to discussions on AI equity, governance, and the importance of inclusive technology.