Cognizant AI Lab has announced that Babak Hodjat, the company’s Chief AI Officer, has been named to the Digital Leaders AI 100 UK List 2025. The list recognizes leaders across the United Kingdom who are advancing artificial intelligence in ways that are responsible, ethical, and impactful.
The Digital Leaders AI 100 UK List is an annual compilation of executives and innovators who influence AI adoption across industries. Inclusion in the list reflects a career focused on practical applications of AI that balance technology with societal impact.
Leading with Responsibility
Babak Hodjat has spent years guiding Cognizant’s AI initiatives, focusing on projects that prioritize clarity, fairness, and safety in AI applications. In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, he said, “AI has the potential to solve complex problems, but it must be applied thoughtfully to ensure it benefits people and communities.”
Under Hodjat’s guidance, Cognizant AI Lab has developed tools and platforms that improve business processes while following ethical standards. The Lab encourages researchers, clients, and industry peers to explore AI solutions that are transparent, reliable, and practical in real-world applications.
Hodjat also emphasizes clear guidelines in AI deployment. In a conversation with Authority Magazine, he said, “Systems should be easy to understand, easy to monitor, and built with the user in mind.”
Impacts Beyond the Lab
Cognizant’s AI Lab has been active in research, securing multiple patents and publishing insights that explore practical AI solutions. In the first half of 2025, the Lab received two new patents, bringing its total to 59, with 23 more pending. These patents cover techniques for improving AI models and processes.
The Lab focuses on building useful tools for areas like healthcare, finance, and supply chain operations.
For Cognizant, this acknowledgment comes as AI adoption grows across industries. The Lab’s approach emphasizes usability and social responsibility, ensuring technologies support human decision-making while promoting innovation.
