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  • Roozbeh Aliabadi

    Roozbeh Aliabadi

    Affiliate, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

    BioDirector of Compassion in AI

    Dr. Roozbeh Aliabadi, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, a global thought leader in AI education, an author, and an advocate for ensuring artificial intelligence serves humanity with ethics, empathy, and compassion.

    Dr. Aliabadi is the co-founder and CEO of ReadyAI.org, an organization dedicated to bringing AI education to students in over 150 countries. He is also the co-founder of the World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY), a global initiative that empowers young minds to solve real-world challenges through AI, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership.

    As an author, Dr. Aliabadi has written extensively on AI’s role in education, including books for educators, parents, and children. His latest work, “Intro to AI for Parents (Pocketbook): A Guide to Sparking Fun and Meaningful Conversations with Your Kids about Artificial Intelligence,” helps families engage in meaningful discussions about AI and its impact. His insights on AI and global affairs have been featured in BBC, The Hill, Wall Street Journal, NIKKEI Asian Review, and USA Today.

    Dr. Aliabadi has delivered keynote addresses at major global conferences, including Web Summit, AI Global Summit, Global Silicon Valley Forum, and the Aspen Forum. His talks explore AI ethics, education, and the future of compassionate AI, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered values.

    His research focuses on the intersection of AI, education, and human-centered technology, particularly emphasizing how AI can enhance social-emotional learning, foster inclusivity in education, and support global digital equity.

    Dr. Aliabadi earned a Ph.D. from Robert Morris University, focusing on AI interventions in education, a Master’s degree in International Political Economy, and a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. With eight years of service in the U.S. Army Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), he brings a global perspective to the ethical considerations of AI. His expertise in human psychology, education, and geopolitics makes him a leading advocate for AI that empowers and uplifts humanity.

  • James Ehrlich

    James Ehrlich

    Affiliate, Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

    BioDirector of Compassionate Sustainability Stanford University School of Medicine - Center for Compassion Altruism Research and Education (CCARE)
    Contributing Researcher, Center for Design Research at Stanford University
    Affiliate, Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health 
    Faculty, Singularity University
    Senior Fellow, NASA Ames Research Center
    (Obama) White House / OSTP Appointee, Joint Task Force on Regenerative Infrastructure
    Department of Energy Appointee Round Table for Tribal Lands and Microgrids