Matthew D'Amato

Matthew D'Amato

Founder & CEO · Clause5afe Systems Inc.
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Founder & CEO of Clause5afe Systems Inc. the first independent third-party AI certification authority built to safeguard the future of artificial intelligence. With nearly three decades in media, technology, and consulting, I’ve dedicated my career to bridging trust, safety, and innovation across evolving industries. As a rising voice in AI ethics and governance, I’m focused on defining practical, verifiable standards that ensure AI is not just powerful, but provably safe. I’ve authored multiple research papers, contributed to high-level policy discussions, and continue to advance my studies in AI consciousness and sentient system behavior. My work is guided by the belief that intelligence without ethics is a risk we can’t afford, and that safety can not be optional. In recent years, I’ve begun speaking publicly on the future of AI certification, human-AI coexistence, and the urgent need for neutral, third-party oversight. I’m currently booking select appearances and private advisory sessions with policymakers, founders, and institutions seeking clarity in this rapidly evolving landscape. At Clause5afe, we don’t build AI. We certify it. Our mission is clear: certify what’s safe, expose what’s not, and empower a future we can trust.