David Eliot

David is an AI researcher, author, and entrepreneur. A PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa, he studies the societal impacts of artificial intelligence. His research has earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD Scholarship. His research and authorship are guided by a commitment to ensuring that technological change benefits all members of society. Alongside his academic research, David is a fierce advocate for the rights of people with learning disabilities/differences, and currently serves on the board of governors for Dyslexia Canada. David himself is dyslexic and benefited from an early diagnosis and a robust support network. He became involved in dyslexia advocacy to ensure that every dyslexic child receives the same supports he did so that they may achieve their fullest potential, and to help end the stigma associated with learning disabilities.