Gry Hasselbalch is a Danish scholar, author, and keynote speaker specializing in AI ethics, data governance, and the power dynamics of technology. Her work advocates for a humanistic, democratic approach to digital transformation, bridging policy, academia, and public debate. With 20+ years of experience, she has influenced EU and global discussions on AI, data ethics, and digitalization, helping institutions navigate the societal impact of emerging technologies. She is the Academic Director of the thinktank DataEthics.eu,holds a PhD in data and AI ethics and power, and is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including Human Power – Seven Traits for the Politics of the AI Machine Age (2025), Data Ethics of Power  – A Human Approach in the Big Data and AI Era (2021), and Data Ethics – The New Competitive Advantage (2016). (https://gryhasselbalch.com/)