Dr. Hubert Etienne is a globally renowned philosopher, researcher, and AI ethics expert. With a career that bridges academia, industry, and policy, he is a leading authority on the societal and ethical implications of advanced technologies. As the Founder and CEO of Quintessence AI, Hubert spearheads initiatives that advise governments and corporations on responsible AI practices and regulation. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to Computational Philosophy, he has shaped international discussions on topics such as misinformation, social influence, and ethical AI development.
Hubert’s career began with an illustrious academic journey. He holds a PhD in Philosophy of Technology from the Ecole Normale Supérieure, where he developed computational frameworks to study human behaviour in digital environments. His interdisciplinary expertise is further demonstrated by degrees in political philosophy and finance from Sciences Po and Sorbonne University. As a visiting researcher at institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, he gained recognition for his innovative approaches to the ethics of autonomous vehicles and AI governance.
In the corporate world, Hubert served as Global Generative AI Ethics Lead at Meta, where he implemented cutting-edge risk assessment frameworks for AI-powered technologies. He was instrumental in developing Meta’s first ethical research on misinformation, designing methodologies that significantly improved false news detection. His leadership extended to academia as an Adjunct Professor at HEC Paris and ESCP Europe, where he teaches future leaders about AI ethics and data economics.
Among his most notable achievements is the establishment of the Paris Conference on AI & Digital Ethics, the world’s leading forum for ethical AI dialogue. His scholarly work, including publications on autonomous vehicles, online trust, and deepfake technologies, has solidified his reputation as a thought leader. Dr. Hubert Etienne’s keynote speeches resonate deeply with audiences, addressing critical topics such as AI regulation, trust in the digital age, and misinformation management. Combining deep expertise with a visionary perspective, he inspires businesses and policymakers to adopt ethical AI practices.
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Dr. Hubert Etienne's official speaker topics are listed below:
- AI ethics and regulation
- Responsible AI practices
- Online misinformation and manipulation techniques
- Philosophy of artificial intelligence
- Ethics of autonomous vehicles
- Social media interactions and influence
- Building trust in the digital age
- 2023 – Founded Quintessence AI, a premier consultancy for ethical AI deployment
- 2022 – Served as Global Generative AI Ethics Lead at Meta
- 2022 – Founded the Paris Conference on AI & Digital Ethics
- 2021 – Visiting Scholar, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- 2020 – Visiting Fellow, Stanford Social Media Lab
- 2019 – Initiated Meta’s first research on misinformation and computational philosophy
