Dominic Ligot

Dominic “Doc” Ligot is a trailblazer in AI and data ethics in the Philippines, driving responsible tech adoption and social impact through machine learning and data science. With nearly 30 years of cross-sector experience, spanning finance, public health, human rights, food security, and counter-disinformation, Doc blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to ethical innovation. He’s the founder of CirroLytix, an award-winning AI training and consulting firm focused on social impact, and AI and Data Ethics PH, a grassroots community exploring the societal consequences of artificial intelligence. Doc also chairs the AI Ethics and Safety Committee of the Philippine AI Business Association, helping shape responsible AI governance in the region. Doc’s insights have been featured by The Economist, Washington Post, South China Morning Post, and AFP, and his work has received recognition from global institutions like NASA, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, Data.org, and the Digital Public Goods Al