About Our Mission

Building ethical AI frameworks that respect human values across Southeast Asia

Team collaboration

Our Story

Founded on the principle that technology should serve humanity, our organization emerged from a collective concern about the rapid deployment of AI systems without adequate ethical considerations in Southeast Asia.

We recognized the unique cultural, social, and political contexts of Southeast Asian nations require tailored approaches to AI governance that respect local values while embracing global standards of responsibility.

Today, we work across borders to ensure that artificial intelligence development remains grounded in human dignity, social justice, and cultural diversity.

Our Mission & Vision

We collaborate with researchers, ethicists, and policymakers to build frameworks for artificial intelligence that align with human values, social justice, and cultural diversity across Southeast Asia.

Our Mission

To ensure that technology evolves responsibly — reflecting empathy, accountability, and shared progress. Through interdisciplinary research, civic participation, and ethical design practices, we help shape digital ecosystems that protect dignity, enhance understanding, and promote fairness.

Our Vision

We envision a future where AI systems across Southeast Asia are developed and deployed with deep consideration for human values, where technology amplifies our best qualities rather than replacing them, and where innovation serves all members of society equitably.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals working to ensure responsible AI development across Southeast Asia

Quinton Ledner

Quinton Ledner

Ethics Research Director

Leading our ethical framework development with 15 years of experience in technology ethics.

Elvis Carroll

Elvis Carroll

Southeast Asia Partnerships

Building collaborative relationships with governments and organizations across the region.

Mason Ebert

Mason Ebert

AI Governance Specialist

Developing practical governance models for AI implementation in diverse cultural contexts.

Mrs. Brenna Jakubowski

Brenna Jakubowski

Community Engagement Lead

Ensuring local communities have a voice in how AI technologies are developed and deployed.

Ryley Vandervort DVM

Dr. Ryley Vandervort

Policy Research Director

Bridging academic research and practical policy implementation for responsible AI.