Fabrizio Degni

Fabrizio Degni is a distinguished Chief of AI Officer, AI Ethics and Governance researcher, technology evangelist, and President of the Italy Chapter for the Global Council for Responsible AI, Director of the E.N.I.A. department of “Digital Transformation and Innovation”. Guided by his philosophy, “Ask not if it can be done, nor how, but only if it should be done,” he is deeply committed to exploring technological frontiers while ensuring AI serves humanity’s common benefit through ethical, transparent, and accountable innovation.

Degni was recently honored with the Premio per l'Impegno Etico nella Cultura Algoritmica (Award for Ethical Commitment in Algorithmic Culture) at the inaugural AI Awards Italy 2025, hosted by ENTE NAZIONALE per l’INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE – E.N.I.A.® in Milano. This prestigious recognition celebrates his dedication to education and critical reflection on algorithms, ethics, and AI governance. As President of the Italy Chapter for the Global Council for Responsible AI, he leads a growing community of over 500 members across 71 nations, all dedicated to shaping responsible AI through the principles of ethics, transparency, and accountability.

In his role as Chief of Artificial Intelligence, Degni’s research focuses on the sociotechnical risks introduced by emerging AI technologies, particularly AI agents and autonomous systems. His analysis of AI agent systems in IBM’s 2025 AI Ethics Report highlighted critical challenges, including opacity, complexity, and non-reversibility in autonomous systems. His contributions have helped inform frameworks for evolved governance models and strengthened ethical oversight within the AI landscape.

Degni’s certifications and academic accomplishments reflect his commitment to professional excellence. He holds the AI CERTs™: AI+ Executive Certification (with a score of 90/100, May 2025) and has earned specialized certifications from Stanford University ("AI Awakening: Economic and Society Implications"), edX ("AI Ethics for Professionals"), Copenhagen Business School, Microsoft, and Politecnico di Milano. His advanced credentials include ISO 42001:2023 AI System Management, ISO 9001 certifications, and the designation of Certified AI Ethics & Governance Professional (CAEGP).

A frequent speaker and panelist, Degni recently contributed to the “Data Quality” discussion at AIFOD2025 held in the United Nations palaces in Vienna, where he addressed the ethical, human-centric, and responsible dimensions of emerging technologies. His thought leadership spans value alignment, bias mitigation, transparency, and the development of actionable governance frameworks that support responsible AI implementation across multiple sectors.