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Joe Toscano
Joe Toscano helps organizations navigate AI ethics, data privacy, and digital transformation. A former Google consultant, author of Automating Humanity, and featured expert in Netflix's The Social Dilemma, Joe brings insider credibility to the global AI governance conversation.
Joe Toscano is a technology ethicist, AI innovation strategist, and former Google consultant who helps organizations navigate the commercial and social impact of emerging technologies. After consulting for Google on projects spanning AdWords, Google Hardware, and Google Search, Joe left to address what he saw as systemic misuse of data in the tech industry.
He has since advised the US Attorney General on antitrust cases involving Google and Facebook, helped shape privacy legislation across multiple US states, and contributed to global governance frameworks with organizations including the World Economic Forum and the IEEE. Inspired by this work, Joe authored Automating Humanity, a book focused on technology literacy and purpose-driven innovation.
He is also the CEO and founder of Service Stories and a Forbes contributor on AI innovation. Joe's work connects AI innovation, digital ethics, and consumer trust, helping leaders understand how technology decisions influence growth, reputation, and public accountability. His sessions explore responsible AI adoption, the risks and opportunities surrounding data use, and the evolving relationship between businesses, platforms, and consumers. For organizations navigating rapid technological change and increasing public scrutiny, Joe Toscano offers commercially grounded insight into building trust in the age of AI.
Topics, sessions and talks
Joe Toscano explores the complex web of connections between individuals, platforms, and advertisers in today's digital landscape. He uses vivid anecdotes to illustrate how personal data flows and the risks involved. Attendees will learn how to navigate this ecosystem, treat data as a valuable asset, and derive business value while ensuring privacy is respected and upheld.
Joe Toscano explores the vital balance between Artificial Intelligence and human-centric business practices. As AI transforms the workplace, concerns about job stability rise. Toscano emphasizes the importance of investing in employee development to optimize AI's potential, creating a superhuman workforce where AI manages routine tasks, allowing humans to engage in creative and strategic roles. He advocates for cultivating a culture of adaptability, ensuring employees feel valued. Attendees will learn how to integrate AI while prioritizing workforce well-being and motivation.
Joe Toscano explores the concept of "Privacy 2.0," highlighting how laws often fail to ensure ethical practices. He argues that companies frequently circumvent regulations, making it essential to shift the perspective on privacy from a compliance burden to a valuable asset. By integrating privacy into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, Toscano demonstrates how organizations can enhance revenue and profitability. Attendees will learn strategies to transform privacy into a key driver of business success.
Joe's combination of hands-on Google experience and high-level policy work gives him rare authority on digital transformation and AI ethics. His combination of commercial and policy experience makes his sessions highly valuable for boards, executive teams, and audiences navigating AI adoption and reputational or regulatory risk.
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