Var Shankar

Executive Director, Council on AI Governance

About

Var Shankar advises organizations on AI governance, privacy, and regulatory risk. He leads the Council on AI Governance. Var previously practiced law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and worked on the Clinton Global Initiative. An attorney by background, he is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Summit Participation

Workshop • Public AI Summit

The Digital You

AI frequently processes sensitive personal information related to our health, finances, and interests—and, increasingly, we treat AI assistants like trusted confidantes. In this interactive workshop, we’ll map our digital selves, examine how AI systems interpret and use our data, and sort…

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