
Almudena Barreiro
Second European Conference on Disinformation and Fact-Checking | Conference speaker
Almudena Barreiro is a mathematician and statistician by training, with a strong focus on the ethical and inclusive use of artificial intelligence. She is the founder of Data for Good Madrid, a non-profit initiative that supports NGOs in leveraging data for social impact. Her work emphasizes aligning technology with human values such as fairness, transparency, and accountability. She is currently a data scientist and consultant at Net Digital, where she leads projects related to data quality, predictive analytics, and responsible AI development. Almudena combines hands-on technical experience with a critical perspective on how data-driven systems affect society. Beyond her consulting work, she contributes regularly to Sesgo404, a segment on the YouTube channel Sirviendo Código, where she explores the ethical and social implications of AI. The series is aimed at making these complex topics accessible to a wider audience. Through all her work, Almudena advocates for a human-centered approach to data and AI, bridging the gap between technology, ethics, and civic engagement
