From Bio Tool to Digital Legacy: Launching Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta – A New Model for Ethical, Human-Centered AI

From Bio Tool to Digital Legacy: Launching Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta – A New Model for Ethical, Human-Centered AI

Ethical AI Strategist. Educator. Human-Centered AI Innovator. Global Speaker. Executive AI Advisor. Originator and Co-Editor, AI for Humanity Anthology.

"AI will commoditize personal branding quite soon. Everyone will be able to create content — but what will matter is what you're saying, why you're saying it, and the beliefs behind it. After a time of proliferation, whatever has meaning will stay.”— Antonis Kocheilas, Global CEO of Ogilvy, Imagine AI Live, 2024

That insight, shared during a conversation at Imagine AI Live in March 2024, landed with particular resonance. I had just completed a day of Vipassana meditation, and his words crystallized a belief I’ve long held: AI must reflect — not replace — what is authentic and human. I immediately reflected on this moment in a LinkedIn post that resonated across my network. Read the full post here

What began for me as a time-saving tool — a way to generate on-brand bios quickly — has evolved into something far more meaningful.


A Legacy in Motion

Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta is a beta-phase, AI-powered reflection of my verified thought leadership — designed to scale my voice, frameworks, and impact far beyond any one conversation.

Although the tool is new, the body of work behind it spans more than 25 years at the intersection of technology, education, and social impact:


Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi in the early 1990s, standing at a Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) trade show booth, engaged in discussion with two male colleagues. Behind her are banners for DEC’s Application Migration Platforms. This image captures the beginning of her career at the intersection of technology and innovation.
Above:

  • Early career launched in the 1990s (DEC and MICROS Systems)
  • 230+ verified speaking engagements across six continents
  • 40,000+ global participants engaged through programs and webinars
  • 150+ cross-sector partnerships guided
  • 8,000+ professionals trained in ethical AI, storytelling, and innovation
  • Creator of the ICAT, PSIA, SHINE™ (Strategic, Human-centered, Impactful, Narrative-rich, Ethical storytelling), and 1+1+AI=10™ frameworks
  • NYU SPS 2021 Teaching Excellence Award recipient
  • Thought leadership featured on TEDx, NASDAQ, SXSW, S&P Global, CASE Drive, and Imagine AI Live

This work is unified by one mission: to unlock human potential through storytelling, ethical innovation, and systems change.

Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi standing at the podium ahead of her 2025 fireside chat at S&P Global’s “AI in the Markets” event. The stage backdrop reads “Always Innovating,” symbolizing her role in reimagining work and human potential through ethical, human-centered AI.
Above: Moments before my fireside chat with Sudeep Kesh at S&P Global’s “AI in the Markets” event, where we discussed

The Moment That Sparked It

After that pivotal conversation at Imagine AI Live, I realized: Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind — it’s what we build, share, and empower in others, every day.

That insight catalyzed what would become Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta.


Introducing Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta


Screenshot of the Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta Release interface, displaying the tool’s welcome message and sample prompts. The interface introduces Liz Ngonzi as a Human-Centered AI Innovator, NYU Adjunct Assistant Professor, ASFAI Ethics Chair, and creator of the 1+1+AI=10™ and SHINE™ frameworks.
Above: The Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ Beta interface — a values-aligned AI tool trained on my verified thought leadership, frameworks, and public content, designed to help leaders harness AI to amplify human potential.

Now in beta release, Liz Ngonzi GPT ∞ is a values-aligned, AI-powered tool trained exclusively on my public, verified thought leadership, speaking history, frameworks, and methodologies.

It delivers:

  • Instant, accurate bio generation
  • On-demand access to 1+1+AI=10™ and SHINE™ frameworks
  • Curated insights from speaking engagements, teaching modules, and publications
  • A model for ethical digital legacy and leadership coaching

This is not just a digital tool — it’s a living archive reflecting decades of cross-sector leadership, education, and global changemaking.


A Legacy-Driven Vision

I’ve long been inspired by initiatives that embody the power of storytelling to create lasting impact.

In 1998, I had the profound experience of attending a live taping at Harpo Studios in Chicago of The Oprah Winfrey Show, featuring Erin Kramp — a woman facing a terminal diagnosis who had recorded hundreds of video messages for her young daughter. Witnessing Erin’s courage and intentional love in person left an indelible mark on me — a powerful reminder that stories, when shared authentically, can become enduring gifts that transcend generations.

Years later, in 2020, while serving as a judge for the UK Charity Virtual Awards, I encountered The Swan Song Project — a UK-based initiative helping individuals create lasting, personal musical legacies. Its mission moved me to tears. It reinforced a powerful truth: legacy is not measured by fame or accolades, but by preserving voices, memories, and hope for those who come after us.

These experiences planted a seed: Our voices can live on — not just in memory, but in service to others.

That’s the spirit behind Liz Ngonzi GPT: It’s not about automation — it’s about preservation. Not about speed — but substance.

And it’s part of a broader journey to ensure that ethical, human-centered leadership is what guides AI — not the other way around.


A Humbling Discovery

What I didn’t expect, while building Liz Ngonzi GPT, was how much it would give back to me.

In interacting with the model during testing:

  • It helped me recall talks, collaborations, and turning points I’d nearly forgotten.
  • I saw patterns in my work I hadn't fully recognized.
  • I reconnected with the "why" behind everything I teach and build.

Liz Ngonzi GPT became not just a resource for others — but a mirror for me.

Helping me carry my story forward, with clarity, gratitude, and renewed purpose.


Explore + Engage

🔗 Visit the beta: tinyurl.com/LizNgonziGPT

What you’ll find:

  • A model for ethical, human-centered AI
  • A blueprint for digital legacy design
  • A powerful knowledge resource for educators, leaders, and changemakers
  • And perhaps, a reminder of your own journey — your voice, your values, your vision

"Technology should enhance human potential — not replace it." — Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi

Final Affirmation

My story, shared authentically, is a catalyst for connection, innovation, and legacy.

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Cristina Leira, PhD

Chief Science Officer|Board Member|Principal Investigator|C-Suite Executive|Author| Research Peer Reviewer|Neuroscience|Linguistics and Cultural Awareness|Content Expert|Speaker|Consultant|Co-founder

4mo

"Excellence" is the first word that jumps out when I think of your groundbreaking contributions to society Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi ! I cannot wait to explore indepth the Liz Ngonzi GPT!

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Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi

Ethical AI Strategist & Global Keynote Speaker | Helping Leaders Amplify Impact via 1+1+AI=10™ & SHINE™ | Originator & Co-Lead, ASFAI AI for Humanity Platform | Ethics Chair, ASFAI | NYU Adjunct Asst. Professor

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Virginia Nava Hieger

Business Coach | Marketing and Communications | Strategic Advisor | Competitive Analysis | Brand and Product Development

4mo

Congratulations! So proud of you!

Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi

Ethical AI Strategist & Global Keynote Speaker | Helping Leaders Amplify Impact via 1+1+AI=10™ & SHINE™ | Originator & Co-Lead, ASFAI AI for Humanity Platform | Ethics Chair, ASFAI | NYU Adjunct Asst. Professor

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Uchenna IDOKO

Gender Equality Specialist | Economist | Researcher |Program Director| 2-time Founder| Board Member | ED of CGE Africa

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You inspire me a lot!

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