Description

  • Dr. Marcus Feldmann is a globally recognized expert in AI ethics, data privacy, and digital policy with over two decades of experience at the intersection of emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks. Based in Berlin, Germany, Dr. Feldmann holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Applied Ethics from the University of Heidelberg, with postdoctoral research in Computational Law at MIT.

He has worked extensively with governmental bodies, tech firms, and academic institutions to craft responsible AI policies and data governance strategies. From 2015 to 2021, he served as a senior advisor to the European Commission, playing a pivotal role in the drafting and implementation of the EU AI Act — one of the world’s first comprehensive regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence.

Dr. Feldmann has consulted for major technology companies such as SAP, Siemens, and Mozilla, helping them build internal ethics review boards, improve algorithmic transparency, and comply with evolving global data privacy standards such as GDPR and CCPA. He also led the creation of the European Ethical AI Certification Framework, aimed at fostering trust in machine learning systems.

An accomplished academic and thought leader, he currently teaches “Ethics of AI & Emerging Tech” at Humboldt University of Berlin and serves on the advisory board of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI). His work is widely published, including papers in Nature Machine Intelligence, AI & Society, and The Journal of Information Ethics.

Dr. Feldmann is a sought-after speaker at international events like the OECD AI Summit, Web Summit, and the World Economic Forum. His ongoing mission is to ensure that technological advancement remains accountable, inclusive, and aligned with democratic values.

  • Last work experience
    European Commission (Policy Advisory Role)
  • Start Date
    2015-01-01
  • End Date
    2021-01-01
  • Position
    Senior Advisor
  • Description
    AI Ethicist & Data Governance Expert | Former Advisor to the European Commission

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Location

Berlin, Germany,Germany