Soumitra Dutta - Insights on AI From A Global Innovation Leader
Soumitra Dutta, Oxford Said Business School’s former dean, had always warned that artificial intelligence, his favorite subject in which he majored while pursuing his Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, must be governed and always used ethically. And his words are sounding more relevant in 2026 as the US government gave a very short span of time to Anthropic, an AI company, to cut off access to its most powerful models to countries outside the USA. Now, it is believed that the government may even purchase a 5% stake in the company and soon other companies like Meta and OpenAI may follow the same footsteps. This gives the government the power to regulate and come up with rules on how AI should be used, and how it and other nations cannot have the same leverage when using these AI models.
Always thinking ahead of time, just like a true leader
Soumitra Dutta has been successfully carrying out leadership roles throughout his academic career. INSEAD is a global business school with campuses across the globe and for over two decades, there were several leadership roles taken by Soumitra Dutta. Dean of executive education, dean of technology and e-learning, just some of the many roles that Dutta managed with grace over there. Apart from this, Soumitra Dutta, Oxford Said Business School’s former dean, has also continuously trained future leaders and has witnessed the transformation in the innovation space over the years. He understands that true leadership is not measured based on the performance of a company or an organization, but rather on how responsible and ethical a leader you are. It looks like being a true leader for embedded in Mr Dutta from a young age when he graduated from IIT Delhi before moving to the USA to pursue higher education.
Is Soumitra Dutta Indian or an NRI?
Yes, Soumitra Dutta is an NRI (Non-Resident Indian). He was born in Chandigarh and is an alumnus of IIT Delhi. He pursued higher education in the USA and was Dean of various universities, including Oxford’s Said Business School. As per Mr Dutta’s X profile, his location states Seattle, Washington DC.
What does Soumitra Dutta do in 2026?
Soumitra Dutta is constantly invited to several events where he continues to share his insights on evolutionary technology. In 2026, he was invited by the Directorate of Executive Education and Professional Studies, SRM University-AP, to share his views on ethical leadership and ethical use of AI for a better tomorrow.













