Shingai Manjengwa

Senior Director, Education and Development, Talent & Ecosystem

Mila AI

About Me

Shingai Manjengwa leads AI Education at the Mila, Quebec AI Institute, where she designs and delivers impactful programs that advance the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors. A recognized leader in data science and AI, Shingai has deep expertise in creating value with data, building AI education curricula, and operationalizing responsible AI in both public and private organizations. An entrepreneur and technical expert, she previously led technical education at the Vector Institute for AI and is the founder of Fireside Analytics Inc., a global data science education company whose programs have reached over 500,000 learners on platforms like IBM’s CognitiveClass.ai and Coursera. Shingai also developed Canada’s first Ministry of Education–inspected high school data science course and has led AI education initiatives for students, professionals, policymakers, and underserved communities. She works closely with governments and organizations on AI policy, governance, and implementation, and serves on multiple boards and advisory committees. Shingai is a member of the Public Service Productivity Working Group under the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and is a sought-after global speaker on topics including bias, responsible AI, innovation, and the future of work. Her contributions have been recognized with honours such as the DMZ’s Women of the Year award and the Public Policy Forum’s Emerging Leader distinction.

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The New York Times Debate: Is AI the New Plastic?

Remember when plastic was everything? The golden ticket to cheaper manufacturing, maximum profit and easier living? Turns out the saying is true: Nothing comes without a price; and the world has paid its weight, now, in environmental devastation and a plastic island the size of a small continent floating around the Pacific. Some argue that the same will be true of artificial intelligence. It has been hailed as the most transformative technology since the internet, and could have huge benefits for battling climate change, industries, government and more. But concerns are piling up. The amount of energy required to build AI is already harming the planet more than helping it and big questions are being asking about its potential impact on society and ethical concerns. Will the benefits of AI outweigh its costs?