Gry Hasselbalch is a Danish author, scholar, and international keynote speaker specialising in the politics, ethics, and power dynamics of technology, with a particular focus on data governance, artificial intelligence ethics, and the historical forces shaping technological development. Her work bridges policy, academia, and public debate, and she is widely recognised for advancing a humanistic and democratic approach to AI and digital transformation.

For over two decades, she has contributed to European Union and global discussions on digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and data ethics, shaping how governments, institutions, and organisations understand the societal impact of emerging technologies. She holds a PhD in data and AI ethics and power, and is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including Human Power – Seven Traits for the Politics of the AI Machine Age (2025), Data Ethics of Power  – A Human Approach in the Big Data and AI Era (2021), and Data Ethics – The New Competitive Advantage (2016).

Hasselbalch has advised governments, international organisations, and public institutions, delivered keynote addresses at leading global conferences, and moderated high-level events for the European Commission and other international bodies. Her work and perspectives have been featured in major international media such as CNN International, Euronews, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, and Wired.

Based in Copenhagen, she is available internationally for keynotes, strategic advisory work, academic research and ethical assessments of AI and data-driven projects, supporting organisations seeking responsible, human-centred approaches to artificial intelligence.