Michal Kosinski

Prof. Michal Kosinski is an Associate Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He is renowned globally for his pioneering research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Psychology. With his expertise, he provides thought-provoking insights into AI's profound and often unforeseen effects on individuals, organizations, and society. As a speaker, Prof. Kosinski's presentations challenge and inspire audiences to think critically about the future of technology, privacy, and ethics.

Prof. Kosinski is a sought-after keynote speaker who has addressed audiences at prestigious venues such as the European Parliament, German Bundestag, Mexican Congress, TEDx, Chatham House, Royal Institute, International Economic Forum, and Swiss Economic Forum. He has also delivered keynote speeches to leaders at multinational corporations, including Microsoft, Boeing, Facebook, McKinsey, NFL, P&G, Infosys, Colgate, Barclays, Bertelsmann, Raiffeisen, China Merchants Bank, and Telus. His talks have captivated audiences globally, including C-suite executives, policymakers, and academic institutions, challenging them to think critically about the future of AI and human behavior. He teaches one of the highest-rated MBA courses at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Prof. Kosinski has shared stages with global influencers like Elon Musk, Ray Kurzweil, Ed Snowden, and Max Tegmark. He published popular op-eds in The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian. He regularly appears in documentaries and on major media outlets, such as CNN, CBS, NewsNation, and Fox News. With over 100 published papers, his work has shaped discussions on AI's role in modern society and the ethical dilemmas we face as it advances.

Prof. Kosinski earned his PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and two master’s degrees in psychometrics and social psychology. He was the Deputy Director of the Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge, a researcher at Microsoft Research’s Machine Learning Group, and a post-doctoral scholar at Stanford’s Computer Science Department. His academic excellence has been recognized with the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science (2015), the Early Achievement Award from the European Association of Personality Psychology (2023), and the Fellowship of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology (2024).

Prof. Kosinski's research has inspired a cover story in The Economist, a 2014 theater production titled "Privacy," multiple TED Talks, and a video game. Notably, he was the first researcher to raise alarms about Cambridge Analytica, warning of the privacy risks they exploited. His work has been referenced in high-impact books such as Steven Levy’s "Facebook: The Inside Story" and Sander van der Linden's "Weapons of Mass Persuasion."

As one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worlwide, Prof. Kosinski is an unparalleled authority in his field. His talks are not only deeply informative but also thought-provoking and accessible to a wide audience. His ability to translate complex scientific research into actionable insights makes him an invaluable resource for organizations looking to understand and navigate the future of AI, privacy, and human behavior.