Jake Effoduh is an Assistant Professor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where his research focuses on the intersections of artificial intelligence, human rights, and international law. He has contributed to AI policy development and regulation in several countries, including the United States, Brazil, and Nigeria. Prior to joining the faculty, he served as Chief Counsel for the Africa–Canada AI and Data Innovation Consortium, where he led projects applying AI and big data in governance systems. He also coordinates a multi-year SSHRC-funded project, Canada’s Rights Role in Sub-Saharan Africa. Effoduh has held fellowships at Harvard Law School, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Cape Town. He is the Production Editor of the Transnational Human Rights Review and a Vanier Scholar completing his PhD at Osgoode Hall Law School, examining the legitimization of AI in relation to human rights challenges in Africa.