b'Member News November 2023 9Member updatesadvancing technology aligns perfectlyWe are at a point in time for AI with my values and interests. similar to what the early 1990s were to the internet. Everything Their ability to think creativelyI have made career choices to optimisearound us will be reinvented and and solve complex problems hasthe intersection of people, technology,engineers can lead the way in always fascinated me. And myand societal benefit. Myelin Foundry is adelivering a resilient future by family: my wife and two children,company I founded to create innovativeembracing innovation and technical all of whom are engineers asAI solutions for various industries,advancements and dispelling well, inspire me daily! enhancing user experiences and industrialmyths about AI. Engineers must outcomes while being environmentallyalso lead the way in understanding conscious. It embodies my commitmentAIs positive and negative impacts to democratising AI and I hope to carryand work with policymakers to this into my term as president, focusingdefine guardrails and frameworks on how AI and engineering are critical infor ethical data and ethical AI.Gopis first role at the IET was asachieving a future where sustainability, part of the India Development Panel,jobs, and progress are in harmony. During Gopis presidential year, he which worked closely with IETGopi spoke to members and theplans to focus on these themes colleagues to increase our impactglobal community at his recentintroduced in his talk. This includes in the region. He told us, The IETsPresidents Address, with a focus onadvocating for AIs responsible and reputation for fostering knowledgeEngineers and AI: The key to deliveringethical use, promoting diversity and exchange, promoting engineeringa resilient future, and we put theinclusion in data, and leveraging excellence, and its commitment toquestion to him around why now:the IETs global presence. Gopis three themes for his Presidential Year: I would say to all IET members worldwide that we have the power to shape the future of engineering Co-create IET Digital Futures position:and technology. Our collective efforts can drive positive change Collaborate to create an IET Digital Futures positionand ensure that engineering, focused on emerging technologies to address societalbenefiting from ethical data and challenges, emphasising the importance of data and ethical AI, will be a force for good, AI in engineering governance and ethics. delivering a resilient future. Create with freedom, nurture with passion, and change with detachment, Promote equality and inclusion:and we can achieve meaningful results that benefit society and Drive initiatives to promote equality, diversity, andour profession as a whole.inclusion across engineering and technology and specifically in data practices and ethical AI development. Im deeply honoured and excited to take on the role of the IETs 142nd president. The role is a natural continuum to Global impact expansion:my volunteering for the IET and I am looking forward to Strengthen the IETs global presence and influence asworking with the trustees to an organisation by championing ethical data and AIgive advice and support as we practices, contributing to a resilient and responsiblecollaborate with our global technological future.communities to support innovation for the benefit of society.'