Terry Chen

Chief Operating Officer Modulate

Terry Chen is shaping the future of trust and safety in online communities, ensuring technology fosters both connection and protection. As COO of Modulate, he leads efforts to combat online toxicity, harassment, and abuse through AI-powered voice moderation, making digital spaces safer and more inclusive. His career spans scientific research at UCLA, corporate leadership, and teaching at Harvard, bridging technology, strategy, and ethics. Before Modulate, he founded a recording studio specializing in vocal processing, deepening his expertise in AI, audio engineering, and online safety. Since 2018, he has been instrumental in scaling Modulate and its AI-driven safety solutions, protecting millions worldwide. A Boston native, Terry is committed to leveraging technology for ethical progress. He serves on the boards of ECPAT International and Marketplace Risk, advocating for AI safeguards, child protection, and risk mitigation in digital spaces. As a speaker, Terry blends scientific rigor, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to responsible AI—challenging organizations to see safety as the foundation of a stronger, more innovative digital world.