Azeem Azhar is considered one of the world’s most influential thinkers on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity. The founder of the ‘Exponential View’ newsletter and podcast, he is also a researcher, investor and entrepreneur. His invaluable insight and original perspective means he regularly advises politicians, business leaders and the public notably on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and other emerging technologies.

Azeem’s first book “Exponential: Order and Chaos in an Age of Accelerating Technology” was met with widespread acclaim. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Martin School and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School.

He is the Co-Chair on the Global Future Council on Complex Risks at the World Economic Forum. His first TV series, Exponentially with Azeem Azhar, debuts this autumn. He has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University.