Preethi Kasireddy

Indian computer scientist democratizing AI education through open-source platforms

Preethi Kasireddy emerged as a pivotal figure in making artificial intelligence accessible to global audiences through her work with deeplearning.ai. Born in 1992 in Hyderabad, India, she co-founded this educational platform in 2017 to address the lack of structured AI learning resources. Her team developed the Machine Learning Specialization series on Coursera, which has taught over 2 million students worldwide.

Kasireddy pioneered the AI for Everyone initiative, creating free resources in multiple languages including Hindi, Swahili, and Portuguese. In 2020, she launched CodeFirstGirls, a nonprofit teaching coding to underprivileged women in 15 countries. Her viral Medium articles like 'AI Ethics for Beginners' have been translated into 10+ languages. The UN recognized her contributions at the 2022 Global Education Summit, and her collaboration with NASA on open-source climate prediction models demonstrates her commitment to ethical tech applications. Her blog remains a primary resource for educators in developing nations.