About the IAPP

Saskia Lensink works as an expert on generative AI at the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), where she specializes in language and speech technologies. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Leiden University, and is currently able to pursue her fascination for language technology in her role as the Product Manager of GPT-NL – a Dutch initiative dedicated to developing a sovereign and responsible European alternative to large language models that upholds privacy and copyright by design. 

Beyond GPT-NL, Saskia is involved in the HORIZON TrustLLM project, where she leads the development of use cases for sovereign European language models, with particular attention to Germanic languages. A frequent speaker at conferences and expert gatherings, Saskia shares insights into the potential and challenges of generative AI. Het work is guided by a commitment to advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty and helping to shape a strategic vision for AI that reflects European values and priorities.