AI evaluator. AI ethics enthusiast. Interdisciplinary researcher. Radical lover. Storyteller. Dot connector. Social tech advisor. Vivid imaginer. Community facilitator. Ritual creator. Sacred space holder. Sound healer. Singer. Experience designer. Phoenix. Hero’s journey observer. Wonderer. Mom.

Ayşegül Güzel is a social innovator, community facilitator, and AI ethics researcher passionate about integrating technology and social impact. With a background in social entrepreneurship, she pioneered Zumbara, the world’s largest time bank social network, earning recognition from institutions like Ashoka for her dedication to social innovation. From creating alternative economies to advocating for responsible AI, Ayşegül’s work bridges community-building, interdisciplinary research, and ethical technology, demonstrated through TED Talks, public interviews, and impactful gatherings across three continents. As a co-organizer of gift economy events, she has brought together global visionaries and activists, advocating for collaboration rooted in shared humanity and sustainability.

In recent years, Ayşegül has pivoted to AI ethics, leveraging her data science skills and extensive experience in community-oriented design. Her work now explores the intersection of AI, ethics, and societal impact, with a focus on creating frameworks that prioritize transparency, inclusion, and social responsibility. As a trainer and speaker, she engages diverse audiences on topics ranging from foundational AI principles to critical ethical considerations, aiming to inspire a balanced, human-centered approach to technology.

With a passion for music and certified in sound therapy, Ayşegül combines creativity with her professional endeavors. She continues to create spaces that emphasize authenticity, ethical innovation, and community resilience, with the hope of fostering an inclusive, joyful, and interconnected world.

Ayşegül’s Insights

  • Community Engagement: Creating authentic spaces for connection, collaboration, and civic imagination.
  • Social Tech & Change: Leveraging technology for social innovation and transformative change.
  • AI Ethics & Responsible AI: Promoting transparency, inclusion, and social responsibility in AI systems.
  • Creative Expression: Fostering self-discovery and connection through sound, personal and interpersonal growth, systemic change, and ritual.

Services

Speaking/Training

Ayşegül’s workshops and talks engage diverse audiences, from grassroots activists to tech professionals, covering everything from the history of AI to practical applications of responsible AI practices. Her sessions blend technical insight with ethical considerations, empowering participants to navigate today’s tech landscape thoughtfully. Book Ayşegül for inspiring talks and hands-on training that prioritize humanity in technology. Read more…

Interdisciplinary Research

Ayşegül’s workshops and talks engage diverse audiences, from grassroots activists to tech professionals, covering everything from the history of AI to practical applications of responsible AI practices. Her sessions blend technical insight with ethical considerations, empowering participants to navigate today’s tech landscape thoughtfully. Book Ayşegül for inspiring talks and hands-on training that prioritize humanity in technology. Read more…

Writing

Ayşegül offers insightful writing on social tech, AI ethics, and community design, distilling complex ideas into accessible language. She covers foundational concepts, ethical challenges, and transformative approaches in AI, with articles published in renowned platforms. Explore the power of ethical storytelling in technology with Ayşegül’s writings. Read more…

Experience Design & Facilitation

With extensive experience in community facilitation and ritual design, Ayşegül crafts spaces that foster trust, connection, and exploration. Whether designing interactive workshops or building immersive community experiences, she uses creative expression to inspire change. Partner with Ayşegül to design experiences that connect, transform, and engage. Read more…

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Recent Work

Algorithmic Impact Assessment: Measuring Impacts and Assessing Risks

Hands-on Workshop

Humane Intelligence AI Evaluation Landscape Analysis

Interdisciplinary Research

History of Datasets

Writing

Rethinking AI Benchmarks: Embracing Diversity and Depth in Evaluation

Speaking

A Ticket For Your Time Machine To Travel 25 Years From Now

Experience Design & Facilitation

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