
Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Keynote Speaker
Challenging minds to shape technology that serves humanity.
STEPHANIE LEHUGER
Recognized as 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ 2025.
I’m a keynote speaker and published philosopher, named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics and dedicated to shaping technology that serves humanity. My talks dive into the big questions: AI ethics, critical thinking, and the future we want to create.
What sets my perspective apart is that I don’t just think about responsible AI, I build with it. For a decade I’ve launched and scaled AI for social impact in high-growth tech environments, from AI-powered public services at Bayes Impact to Rogervoice's US launch, where AI captions calls in real time so deaf and hard-of-hearing people can use the phone like anyone else. From tech startups to the UN, NGOs, and the European Commission, where I evaluated AI projects, I bring diverse perspectives to complex challenges across several continents.
With academic roots spanning business, philosophy, computer science, and public policy, I bridge disciplines to inspire action. As an author and host of The French Philosopher podcast, I empower leaders and individuals to navigate AI’s ethical dilemmas thoughtfully and boldly. Let’s build a future where innovation meets integrity.
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What Others Say About Stephanie

“I had the pleasure of inviting Stephanie Lehuger to conduct a seminar on Ethics in AI for my the Wharton School MBAstudents and I was thoroughly impressed by her engaging and thought-provoking approach. She has a rare talent for making complex ethical dilemmas in technology accessible and compelling, seamlessly drawing on great philosophical thinkers to illuminate today’s most pressing AI questions. Her ability to foster meaningful dialogue, challenge assumptions, and illustrate abstract concepts with concrete, insightful examples kept our students fully engaged. If you're looking for a speaker who can bridge philosophy and cutting-edge technology with clarity, originality, and depth, I highly recommend Stéphanie.”
— Lecturer at Wharton, The Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Sophie Degât

“Stephanie captivates audiences by making complex ethical dilemmas accessible and engaging through storytelling.”
— Professor of Computer Science at University of Glasgow, Jonathan Grizou

“Stephanie expertly tailored her presentation on Ethics and AI, providing actionable examples. Highly recommend her!”
— Director of Learning and Development at BPCE Assurances, Lucie Portmann

“Stephanie is a passionate, professional, and fun speaker. She captivated our audience, and we can’t wait to have her back!”
— Director of Editorial Programming at Web2day Conference, Magali Olivier
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A selection of topics on ethics and societal impact of technology:
• How To Develop Critical Thinking Skills In The Age Of AI
• Can Machines Think?
• Is Tech Morally Neutral?
• Does AI Alter the Truth?
• Can Everyone Be Right? The Limits of Truth in a World of Opinions
• Should There Be a Limit to How Technology Redefines What It Means to Be Human?
• Can We Ethically Judge a Complex Technological Innovation?
• How Technology Changes Our Personal Identity
• Are Biases in Algorithms Inevitable?
• Should We Be Polite with ChatGPT?
Other thought-provoking topics:
• How To Find Meaning In Work
• Is Authenticity at Work Realistic?
• How We Become Who We Are
• Can We Live Without Religion or Doctrine?
• Does the World Make Sense?













