Top AI Speakers to Follow on LinkedIn

Staying ahead of the curve is paramount when it comes to new-age technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). And with LinkedIn being the powerhouse platform, it’s fundamental to recognize the top voices whose insights and expertise in AI are reshaping the future of work.

LinkedIn Top Voices are a select group of global experts, leaders, changemakers, public figures and innovators. The program is designed to recognize members who consistently demonstrate expertise and leadership in their respective fields in ways that educate, inspire and inform the larger community. Active members of the Top Voices program receive a blue badge on their profile identifying them as an expert on the platform.

So are you ready to meet the brilliant minds in the field of AI? Here are some of the top voices whom you can follow on LinkedIn.

Edgar Perez

Edgar Perez is a global leader and visionary in business and technology. LinkedIn has recognized him as the Top AI Voice and Top Public Speaking Voice. He delivers captivating and insightful presentations on how to spark innovation and leverage technology, from Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing to 6G and the Metaverse.

Edgar has presented several in-person and online keynote speeches and has held both public and in-house corporate training programs at a global level.

Throughout his career he held various prestigious executive positions, including the Vice President at Citigroup, Senior Consultant at IBM, and Strategy Consultant at McKinsey.

Likewise, Edgar possesses a strong educational background, with an undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria in Lima, Peru, a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN in Lima, Peru, and an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York, where he majored in Finance and Management.

Bernard Marr

Bernard Marr is a popular keynote speaker, futurist, and strategic business and technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps organizations understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchains, and the Internet of Things.

LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top five business influencers. He is a frequent contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day, Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that reaches millions of readers.

Bernard Marr is also the author of 15 books and hundreds of high-profile reports and articles, including the international best-sellers ‘Data Strategy’, ‘Big Data in Practice’, ‘Big Data’, ‘Key Business Analytics’, ‘Key Performance Indicators’, ‘The Intelligent Company’, ‘Managing and Delivering Performance’ and ‘Strategic Performance Management’. His books have been translated into over 20 languages and have earned numerous positions/accolades like Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller, the CMI Management Book of the Year award, the Axiom book award and the WHSmith Best Business Book award.

Allie K. Miller

Allie Miller is a top AI leader, advisor, and investor. A master at simplifying AI complexities, Allie acts as an AI catalyst for entrepreneurs and startups, bridging the gap between intricate tech concepts and practical applications.

She has spoken about AI at various global forums and has created eight guidebooks to educate businesses on how to build successful AI projects.

Initially, Allie was the Global Head of Machine Learning Business Development for Startups and Venture Capital at Amazon (AWS), advising the world’s top machine learning researchers and founders.

Before that, Allie was the youngest-ever woman to build an artificial intelligence product at IBM—spearheading product development across computer vision, conversation, data, and regulation for thousands of companies.

Allie was named as AIconic’s 2019 ‘AI Innovator of the Year’, LinkedIn Top Voice for Technology and AI 2019 & 2020 & 2021, Award Magazine’s Top 50 Women in Tech and Top 100 Global Thought Leaders, Chief in Tech’s Top 100 Women in Tech to Watch in 2022, ReadWrite’s Top 20 AI Speakers in the World, MKAI’s Top 20 AI Mavericks, Data Salon’s Top 25 Data Science influencers in the world, and Neptune’s Top 20 AI Influencers. 

Henry Ajder

Henry Ajder is a world-leading expert on AI, deepfakes, and the synthetic revolution. He is the founder of Latent Space Advisory – which specializes in helping business and political leaders navigate the fast-moving AI landscape to drive informed innovation.

A sought-after public speaker, Henry has delivered keynotes for leading organizations, including McKinsey, Louis Vuitton, and Citibank, and at conferences, including CogX, SXSW, and The World AI Summit. He has also been an expert advisor to leading organizations, including Meta, The World Economic Forum, Adobe, EY, the UK Government, the EU Commission, the US FTC, and the OECD.

Recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Voice on AI, Henry also frequently appears in different broadcasts like CNN, Bloomberg, and BBC News, as well as in publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal.

Previously, Henry was the Head of Policy at Metaphysic, Hollywood’s leading AI company, and Head of Threat Intelligence at Sensity, the world’s first deepfake detection startup. 

Recognized as a ‘Generative AI Power Player’ by the Financial Times’ Sifted publication and named one of the world’s top 15 AI speakers, Henry is renowned for anticipating the seismic impact of AI and deepfakes, in his acclaimed BBC documentary series, The Future, Will be Synthesized.

Cassie Kozyrkov

Cassie is a renowned keynote speaker and writer. She is Google’s former Chief Decision Scientist and a sought-after AI advisor.

In almost 10 years at Google, Cassie personally trained over 20,000 Googlers in data-driven decision-making and AI and has helped over 500 projects implement decision intelligence best practices. Prior to that, she served as the chief data scientist in Google’s Office of the CTO. She is currently the CEO of Data Scientific and is known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence.

Cassie has been honored as a LinkedIn Top Voice and as a #1 Artificial Intelligence writer on Medium for 7 years. She has even worked with senior leaders at places like Lenovo, NASA, and Gucci.

Anima Anandkumar

Anima Anandkumar is Bren Professor at Caltech. Her work developing novel artificial intelligence algorithms enables and accelerates scientific applications of AI, including scientific simulations, weather forecasting, autonomous drone flights, and drug design.

She previously was a Senior Director of AI Research at NVIDIA and a Principal Scientist at Amazon Web Services. She received her B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and her Ph.D. from Cornell University. She did her postdoctoral research at MIT and an assistant professorship at the University of California Irvine.

She has received several honors such as the IEEE fellowship, Alfred. P. Sloan Fellowship, NSF Career Award, and Faculty Fellowships from Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Adobe. She is part of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network.

Tiarne Hawkins

Tiarne is a recognized force in AI enablement, partnering with global tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and enterprises across various industries. Specializing in AI-powered systems and optimizing training data pipelines, she drives innovation that shapes the future of AI applications.

Tiarne is a sought-after host and presenter at top CXO events, collaborating with companies like HPE, Nvidia, Intel, AWS, and VMware. She brings together global leaders, tech icons, celebrities, and innovators to discuss AI’s role in transforming industries.  She drives important conversations on AI policy, ethical frameworks, and customer-centric innovation, positioning herself as a key thought leader in AI’s future.  

The You & AI series is her groundbreaking initiative that challenges the way we think about artificial intelligence and its impact on our world. 

Her work stands as a testament to her dedication to advancing AI responsibly, ensuring it benefits humanity while safeguarding technology’s future. Tiarne is committed to building a world where AI is a force for good, driving positive transformation across industries and society.

In brief

If you want to stay competitive in the field of AI, follow the top speakers on LinkedIn. Their insights and expertise can undoubtedly add value to your learning.