About Me
Dominic “Doc” Ligot is one of the leading voices in artificial intelligence in the Philippines, known for his pioneering work in AI ethics, responsible AI adoption, and social impact through data. A technologist, data scientist, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience, his work spans finance, public health, human rights, food security, and combating disinformation.
He is the founder of CirroLytix, an award winning social impact AI training and consulting company, and AI and Data Ethics PH, an advocacy community tackling the societal implications of data and AI. He also serves as Chair of AI Ethics and Safety at the Philippine AI Business Association.
Doc has been extensively cited in local and global media outlets including The Economist, South China Morning Post, Washington Post, and Agence France Presse for his expertise in AI and data governance. His award-winning work has been recognized and published by prestigious organizations such as NASA, Data.org, Digital Public Goods Alliance, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.
He is a member of the Expert Advisory Panel for the International Scientific Report on Advanced AI Safety, convened by the UK Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology, and co-authored the Master in Applied Business Analytics degree at the University of Asia and the Pacific. He was also instrumental in leading Project SPARTA, a nationwide data science education initiative in the Philippines.
