Matthew Kilkenny is a respected advocate for ethical and transparent artificial intelligence, dedicated to ensuring that AI technologies serve humanity with fairness, accountability, and integrity. As the founder of Ethical AI Now, Matthew leads a growing global initiative focused on accelerating responsible AI adoption, influencing policy, and fostering public trust in AI systems.
With a background in technology strategy, governance, and advocacy, Matthew champions AI regulation that is human-cantered, rights-respecting, and grounded in democratic values. He works at the intersection of policy, ethics, and innovation—collaborating with technologists, lawmakers, researchers, and civil society to shape safe and equitable AI ecosystems.
Through Ethical AI Now, Matthew engages the public, policymakers, and institutions in dialogue, education, and action around ethical AI use. His leadership is helping to frame the global conversation on AI responsibility—calling for transparency, robust safeguards, and accountability mechanisms to ensure AI systems benefit society as a whole.
Matthew brings his deep commitment to AI ethics, advocacy, and global policy, helping organisations and individuals understand their role in shaping the future of AI responsibly and inclusively.
Matthew is one of those rare souls whose wisdom, compassion, and conviction leave a lasting imprint on everyone he meets.
His leadership flows from a place of deep humility, and he has a gift for drawing out the highest potential in others - gently, powerfully, and with purpose. He’s not just talking about ethics in AI, he’s living it, weaving together his rich background in theology, psychology, and human development with urgent, future-shaping conversations.
I’ve seen first hand how he brings people together across disciplines, reminding us that progress means nothing without humanity at its core. If ever there was a leader fit for these transformational times, it’s Matthew!
Matthew recently shared his passion for humanity, theology, and commitment to ethics in AI as a speaker at ‘LEADING IN AN AI WORLD’ an event in Paradise Valley, Arizona hosted by Human AI Institute. Matthew acknowledges the value of a #humanfirst culture that elevates humans over technology through his call for #ethicalAInow.
His perspective as a theologian to prioritize the human connection with the Divine without religion - promoting the acceptance among people of all faiths - resonated with the executives and entrepreneurs in attendance. His desire for peace and cooperation among all of humanity is vitally important in a world now deeply divided.
I highly recommend Matthew as a thoughtful contributor that reminds people that human creativity, relationships, and souls are worthy of protection in the acceleration of technology he calls the ‘AI Super cycle.’
In this chaotic time in which AI is at the forefront, Matthew stands out advocating for ethical AI. His knowledge and evangelism is even heroic. We have to stand together to affect change and Matthew is leading that effort. Guiding us so that we can all work together.
Matthew Kilkenny is a respected advocate for ethical and transparent artificial intelligence, dedicated to ensuring that AI technologies serve humanity with fairness, accountability, and integrity. As the founder of Ethical AI Now, Matthew leads a growing global initiative focused on accelerating responsible AI adoption, influencing policy, and fostering public trust in AI systems.
With a background in technology strategy, governance, and advocacy, Matthew champions AI regulation that is human-cantered, rights-respecting, and grounded in democratic values. He works at the intersection of policy, ethics, and innovation—collaborating with technologists, lawmakers, researchers, and civil society to shape safe and equitable AI ecosystems.
Through Ethical AI Now, Matthew engages the public, policymakers, and institutions in dialogue, education, and action around ethical AI use. His leadership is helping to frame the global conversation on AI responsibility—calling for transparency, robust safeguards, and accountability mechanisms to ensure AI systems benefit society as a whole.
Matthew brings his deep commitment to AI ethics, advocacy, and global policy, helping organisations and individuals understand their role in shaping the future of AI responsibly and inclusively.
Matthew is one of those rare souls whose wisdom, compassion, and conviction leave a lasting imprint on everyone he meets.
His leadership flows from a place of deep humility, and he has a gift for drawing out the highest potential in others - gently, powerfully, and with purpose. He’s not just talking about ethics in AI, he’s living it, weaving together his rich background in theology, psychology, and human development with urgent, future-shaping conversations.
I’ve seen first hand how he brings people together across disciplines, reminding us that progress means nothing without humanity at its core. If ever there was a leader fit for these transformational times, it’s Matthew!
Matthew recently shared his passion for humanity, theology, and commitment to ethics in AI as a speaker at ‘LEADING IN AN AI WORLD’ an event in Paradise Valley, Arizona hosted by Human AI Institute. Matthew acknowledges the value of a #humanfirst culture that elevates humans over technology through his call for #ethicalAInow.
His perspective as a theologian to prioritize the human connection with the Divine without religion - promoting the acceptance among people of all faiths - resonated with the executives and entrepreneurs in attendance. His desire for peace and cooperation among all of humanity is vitally important in a world now deeply divided.
I highly recommend Matthew as a thoughtful contributor that reminds people that human creativity, relationships, and souls are worthy of protection in the acceleration of technology he calls the ‘AI Super cycle.’
In this chaotic time in which AI is at the forefront, Matthew stands out advocating for ethical AI. His knowledge and evangelism is even heroic. We have to stand together to affect change and Matthew is leading that effort. Guiding us so that we can all work together.