Brad Templeton is a renowned futurist, entrepreneur, and thought leader in emerging technologies, with a particular focus on self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and internet policy. As a pioneer of the early internet, he played a key role in shaping digital communication and online communities. Templeton was the founder of ClariNet, the world’s first internet-based business and online newspaper, and has been deeply involved in digital rights advocacy through his work with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), where he served as chairman of the board.

In addition to his contributions to internet policy, Templeton has been a key figure in autonomous vehicle development. He was a founding faculty member at Singularity University and worked as a consultant on Google’s self-driving car project (now Waymo), where he helped shape the future of autonomous transportation. His expertise in AI, robotics, and ethical considerations surrounding new technologies has made him a sought-after speaker at global conferences, where he shares insights on how innovation will transform industries and society.