Amir Banifatemi

Amir Banifatemi

Amir Banifatemi is a technologist and institutional architect working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human systems, and the long-term future of society.
As Chief Responsible AI Officer at Cognizant, he leads the company’s global Responsible AI strategy, designing the frameworks and governance mechanisms through which AI systems are developed, deployed, and integrated across enterprises and critical societal domains. He oversees the design and implementation of Responsible AI frameworks, ensuring alignment with international standards such as ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, and other emerging Policy models across sectors and jurisdictions.
A prominent voice in international AI policy and trustworthy investments, he contributes to key initiatives at the OECD, GPAI, IEEE, and the ITU, where he focuses on operationalizing responsible AI and advancing cross-sector standards for AI security and accountability. He co-leads working groups on AI Futures, AI-Enabled Investments, and Trustworthy AI Ecosystems.

Previously, Amir served as Chief Innovation and Growth Officer at XPRIZE, where he launched and directed global competitions addressing grand challenges in AI, climate, and health. He co-founded the AI for Good movement and helped establish the AI for Good Global Summit in partnership with the ITU, aligning AI innovation with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

With more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of innovation, deep technology, and investment, Amir has helped shape and scale breakthrough initiatives across sectors—from public institutions like the European Space Agency and European Commission to venture-backed technology startups. He brings a systems-level approach to advancing emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and predictive systems, with a consistent focus on real-world impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainable value creation.
He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and a Doctorate in System Design and Cognitive Sciences.

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