NEW YORK: Ed Watal, Lead Faculty of the AI Masterclass at the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Principal of Intellibus, has been honored as one of the Worthy 100 for 2024 by the L’Oréal Group and Worth Media. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who are making the most significant impact on our world across diverse fields including art, entertainment, business, government, nonprofits, and philanthropy.

The NYU SPS & Intellibus AI Masterclass, led by Watal, has been hailed as one of the few programs uniquely designed to prepare senior leaders and C-level executives for success in the AI era. The program has featured speakers such as Dr. Seth Dobrin, Daniel Hulme, Lt. Gen. Ed Cardon (Ret.), and Vinod Khosla, and has become a definitive platform for AI leadership development.

Dr. Martin Ihrig, Associate Dean and Clinical Professor at NYU SPS, praised Watal’s vision and contributions:

“We are very proud of Ed Watal and the impact he has had through the AI Masterclass. His commitment to equipping senior leaders with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of AI has been exceptional. Ed’s recognition as one of the Worthy 100 reflects the profound influence of his work on industry, current and emerging leaders, and, through World Digital Governance, on society.”

In his role as Principal of Intellibus, Watal has led the company to the forefront of AI and platform engineering, helping global enterprises adopt cutting-edge technologies to achieve transformative outcomes.

Reflecting on this recognition, Watal said, “It is an honor to be included in the Worthy 100. This recognition underscores the importance of equipping today’s leaders with the skills and strategies to harness AI responsibly and effectively. The credit really goes to the teams behind the AI Masterclass, Intellibus, and the World Digital Governance and their shared commitment to innovation and impact.”

This recognition highlights Ed Watal’s dual influence as a trailblazer in both education and industry, further solidifying his leadership in advancing AI excellence and ethical adoption.

For more information about the NYU SPS & Intellibus AI Masterclass, visit www.aimasterclass.com. To learn about Intellibus, visit www.intellibus.com.

Fonte: Business Wire