NEW DELHI: Suchana Seth, the 39-year-old CEO of an AI startup in Bengaluru, made headlines after being arrested for the alleged murder of her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa. The arrest took place on Monday night when Seth was intercepted in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, attempting to escape in a cab with her son’s body concealed in a bag.
The exact motive behind the tragic incident remains under investigation, although preliminary findings suggest Seth cited an “estranged relationship” with her husband as a contributing factor.
FLASH: Suchana Seth, CEO of a Bengaluru-based AI startup, apprehended in Goa for the alleged murder of her 4-year-old son.
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As per her LinkedIn profile, Suchana is an AI ethics expert and a seasoned data scientist with more than 12 years of experience in leading data science teams and expanding machine learning solutions within startup environments. She is the visionary behind The Mindful AI Lab, a specialised technical consultancy offering tailored AI ethics advisory services. The company is dedicated to auditing AI systems and data practices, collaborating on responsible AI strategies for organisations at every stage of data maturity.
Recognised for her contributions, Suchana was listed among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics in 2021. Her profile also highlights her tenure as a fellow (2017-18) and affiliate (2018-19) at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Centre, renowned for her patents in text mining and natural language processing. Suchana’s commitment to closing the gender gap in data science is evident through her active leadership in data science workshops for organisations like Women Who Code.
During her time at the Berkman Klein Centre, Suchana focused on exploring methods to practically implement ethical machine learning and AI within industries.
Further details on her professional journey include her roles as a Senior Analytics Consultant at Data Sciences Group, Innovation Labs, and a Research Fellow at the Raman Research Institute, as detailed on her LinkedIn profile.