Mike Todasco
Mike Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for AI at San Diego State University, researching human perceptions of AI-created content. Former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal, he holds an MBA from UC Berkeley, BS from University of Illinois, and has been granted over 100 US utility patents.
As a father of two school-aged children, Mike bridges AI innovation with practical educational applications. His research focuses on AI literacy for young learners and safe integration strategies for parents and educators. Mike also writes AI-generated books under the pen name "AI Alex Irons," donating proceeds to charity as part of his ongoing research into human-AI collaboration.
His expertise spans AI research, educational technology, and digital literacy, making him a leading voice in preparing children for an AI-integrated future while maintaining critical thinking skills and human connections.