David Motley: SRI’s leadership — and legacy of innovation

The Chair of the SRI Board of Directors discusses SRI’s transformative role in the world.

David Motley has served on the SRI board since September, 2020, and as chair since January, 2024. In this video, he reflects on the organization’s legacy of innovation. He believes SRI is uniquely positioned to lead in AI and discusses his passion for supporting SRI work in healthcare, education, climate, and more.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my involvement with SRI is discovering the ‘I didn’t know that SRI invented that’ moments.” — David Motley

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