July 30, 2025 • National Whistleblower Day

Artificial Intelligence Ethics

Suchir Balaji Memorial Summit

Join activists, policymakers, and tech leaders in San Francisco and virtually as we honor Suchir's legacy and advance meaningful reforms in AI transparency and accountability.

Suchir Balaji

Honoring Suchir Balaji's Legacy

AI Ethics Proceedings

July 30, 2025 National Whistleblower Day

Opening & Legacy

Keynote: Suchir's story + Documentary Announcement

Symbolic Moment: Empty Chair spotlight

Duration: 3:57

AI Ethics Keynote

Top AI Author Marco Ryan on AI Ethics

Insights from "Rewire to Retire" on ethical AI leadership

Duration: 13:06

The Cost of Truth Telling

Wirecard Whistleblower on the personal and professional price of speaking truth to power

Lessons from exposing billion-dollar fraud and building ethical solutions

Duration: 13:06

Panel 1: The Cost of Truth

The Human Cost: Whistleblowers in the AI Trenches

Personal risks and systemic failures in tech accountability

Duration: 1:09:36

Panel 2: Global Accountability

Global Guardianship: Equity in AI Accountability

Decolonizing AI oversight with Global South leadership

Duration: 52:29

Workshop: Model AI Suchir Act

Blueprint for Protection

Creating enforceable legal infrastructure

Duration: 55:52

"Broken Systems" Debate

Innovation vs. Humanity - Can Tech Self-Regulate?

Corporate accountability in the age of exponential AI

Duration: 1:05:46

AI Copyright Keynote

How AI Models Steal Creative Work and What to Do About It

Insights from TED Talk and Fairly Trained initiative

Duration: 21:30

Panel 3: Whistleblower Safeguards

Safeguarding Truth-Tellers: Systems & Psyches

Holistic protection frameworks

Duration: 32:22

Panel 4: AI Transparency

The Transparency Toolkit: Enforcing Explainability

Technical mechanisms for accountability

Duration: 38:57

Panel 5: Responsible AI

The Ethical Engine Room: Implementing Guardrails

Operationalizing ethics under commercial pressure

Duration: 33:15

Panel 6: Coalition Building

The Unlikely Alliance: Building Coalition Power

Uniting adversaries for structural reform

Duration: 30:29

Legacy & Action Ceremony

Launch: Suchir Balaji Future Whistleblower Defense Fund

Duration: 11:50

Support Suchir Balaji Whistleblower Defense Fund-Sanctuary Towers

Closing, Summary, Vote of Thanks, The Path Forward

Duration: 9:49

Truth-Tellers & Change-Makers

Voices of courage, wisdom, and transformation in AI ethics

Suchir Balaji
In Memoriam

Suchir Balaji

AI Researcher & Whistleblower

Former OpenAI researcher who courageously exposed copyright violations in AI training. His sacrifice illuminates the urgent need for ethical accountability in artificial intelligence.

Prof. Stuart Russell

Prof. Stuart Russell

UC Berkeley Professor, AI Safety Pioneer

Pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence and AI safety.

Pav Gill

Pav Gill

Wirecard Whistleblower

Courageous whistleblower who exposed the €1.9 billion Wirecard fraud. His testimony led to criminal convictions and regulatory reforms across Europe.

Marco Ryan

Marco Ryan

AI Ethics Author & Consultant

Author of "Rewire to Retire" and leading voice in AI ethics. Marco brings decades of experience in technology leadership and ethical AI implementation.

Ed Newton-Rex

Ed Newton-Rex

AI Copyright Expert

Founder of Fairly Trained and former VP of Audio at Stability AI. Leading advocate for ethical AI training and copyright protection.

Jackie Garrick

Jackie Garrick

Mental Health & Ethics Expert

Mental health professional and advocate for holistic support systems for whistleblowers and truth-tellers.

Mary Inman

Mary Inman

Tech Ethics Advocate

Veteran technology professional advocating for ethical practices and whistleblower protection in the tech industry.

Zoya Yasmine

Zoya Yasmine

AI Safety Researcher

Researcher focused on AI safety and the human impact of artificial intelligence systems on society.

Payal Arora

Payal Arora

Digital Anthropologist

Professor and researcher examining the global impact of AI and technology, with focus on equity and inclusion in digital systems.

frITs Bussemaker

frITs Bussemaker

AI Ethics Researcher

International expert in AI governance and ethical technology development, advocating for responsible AI practices globally.

Hind Arroub

Hind Arroub

Global AI Policy Expert

Policy researcher and advocate working on international AI governance frameworks and ethical technology implementation.

Valora Richardson

Valora Richardson

Legal Scholar & Policy Expert

Legal expert specializing in technology policy and whistleblower protection frameworks in the digital age.

Matthew Taber

Matthew Taber

Technology Policy Advocate

Policy researcher and advocate working on legal frameworks for AI accountability and transparency.

Eva Navarro López

Eva Navarro López

AI Ethics Researcher

Researcher and advocate for responsible AI development and implementation in corporate environments.

Carl Mabuka

Carl Mabuka

Technology Ethics Advocate

Technology professional and ethics advocate working on accountability frameworks in AI development.

Robin Rowe

Robin Rowe

Whistleblower Protection Advocate

Expert in whistleblower protection systems and advocate for comprehensive safeguards for truth-tellers in technology.

Shankar Ganesh Srinivasan

Shankar Ganesh Srinivasan

AI Transparency Expert

Technical expert in AI explainability and transparency mechanisms for accountable artificial intelligence systems.

Varun Sharma

Varun Sharma

AI Governance Specialist

Technology professional specializing in AI governance frameworks and implementation of ethical AI practices.

Prachi Tomar

Prachi Tomar

Responsible AI Practitioner

AI practitioner focused on implementing responsible AI practices in commercial environments and enterprise settings.

Sonia Fereidooni

Sonia Fereidooni

AI Ethics Implementation Expert

Expert in operationalizing AI ethics frameworks and implementing guardrails in high-pressure commercial environments.

Keeru C

Keeru C

Coalition Building Expert

Specialist in building diverse coalitions and bringing together stakeholders for systemic change in technology governance.

Olga Vox

Olga Vox

Tech Policy Advocate

Technology policy expert and advocate for democratic governance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Sam Kirchner

Sam Kirchner

AI Safety Activist

Activist and researcher focused on AI safety and the prevention of artificial general intelligence risks.

Balaji Ramamurthy

Balaji Ramamurthy

Suchir's Father

Father of Suchir Balaji, carrying forward his son's legacy through the Suchir Balaji Foundation and advocacy for AI ethics.

Poornima Ramarao

Poornima Ramarao

Suchir's Mother

Mother of Suchir Balaji, dedicated to preserving his memory and advancing the cause of ethical AI through the foundation.

Shan Sankaran

Shan Sankaran

Summit Host & Organizer

Technology professional and advocate organizing this memorial summit to honor Suchir's legacy and advance AI ethics.

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