Vilas Dhar
President & AI for Public Purpose Leader
Vilas Dhar is a globally recognized authority on artificial intelligence and society, serving as President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, a $1.5 billion philanthropy advancing AI for public purpose. He has served on the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, is the U.S. Government’s nominated expert to the Global Partnership on AI, and advises Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, OECD.AI, and MIT Solve. Named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2022, he is also a public intellectual whose writing and teaching have reached audiences worldwide, including 500,000 learners of his LinkedIn Learning course.
Known for his strategic vision and collaborative approach, he has been featured in industry publications for pioneering transformative solutions. Outside work, Brian enjoys photography, mountain hiking, and volunteering in tech education initiatives. Colleagues admire his analytical skills, creative problem-solving, and dedication to building inclusive, high-performing teams.
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