Noah M. Kenney is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Digital 520, a global consultancy specializing in the operationalization of AI governance, security, and privacy in enterprise and regulated environments. He has advised over 60 organizations on designing AI systems that are compliant, enforceable, and audit-ready.
He is the author of Governing Intelligence: Law, Privacy, Security, and Compliance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2026), a comprehensive AI governance textbook reaching an estimated 300,000 readers across industry, academia, and government.
Kenney also serves as Chief Scientist of the Disruptive AI Lab, where he focuses on applying AI in high-risk domains including healthcare and critical infrastructure. His work includes developing an AI system capable of detecting pneumonia from chest X-rays in under one second with over 95% accuracy.
He is President of the Ethical Tech Forum, a global think tank advancing responsible AI and emerging technology governance. Additionally, he hosts a top AI podcast, speaks globally on AI governance, and presented at the United Nations Global AI Dialogue stakeholder meeting.
He is regularly cited in or interviewed by outlets including Computerworld, CIO.com, NBC Channel 7 News, Observer, Business Insider, The Register, Reader's Digest, NTD News, TechTarget, CGTN News, Moneywise, and many others. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Georgia Tech, an M.Eng. in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder, and the IAPP AIGP and CIPM designations.
Active credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, recognizing demonstrated competence in the responsible development, deployment, and governance of AI systems.
Active credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, one of 45+ active certifications spanning privacy, cybersecurity, AI, management, and technical strategy.
The work moves across a small set of linked institutions, a consulting practice, an applied-research lab, and a governance-oriented think tank, each reinforcing the others.
A selection of principal-led engagements across healthcare, financial services, AI infrastructure, and real-estate technology.
A selection of recent speaking engagements, universities, industry podcasts, and convenings on AI strategy and privacy engineering.
Regularly cited on AI governance, privacy, and emerging technology, and author of peer-reviewed and long-form publications on the same.
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