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Saria J. Beainy

Data & AI Country Lead
Accenture

Saria Joseph Beainy, with a decade of experience in Tech, is the Country Lead for AI at Accenture. Driven by foresight and resilience, she began exploring and upskilling in AI in 2019, demystifying it through talks and a TEDx success on AI’s sustainability impact. Focused on responsible AI and product delivery, Saria is passionate about making AI ethical, accessible, and transformative.

 

“AI is not just about technology—it’s about people. I aim to make AI accessible and understandable, empowering others to shape its ethical use for humanity’s progress while being mindful of its impact on our minds, behaviors, and evolution as a species.”

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