Di Cooke is an accomplished professional in the fields of artificial intelligence, security studies, and open-source intelligence. Currently serving as an AI Fellow at CSIS International Security Program, Di engages in research on AI opportunities and threats within defense and intelligence. As a Research Analyst and Consultant at the Centre for Science & Security Studies, Di focuses on the dynamics of OSINT technology and its implications for security and ethics, in addition to providing training and consultancy in OSINT. Di's experience also includes roles as a Research Affiliate and Fellow at the Centre for the Governance of AI and a Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge. Previously, Di held leadership positions in claims operations at AIG. Di is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy part-time at King's College London, building on a Master's in Intelligence and International Security and a Bachelor's in International Relations and Psychology from the University of St Andrews.
Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI)
We are building a global research community, dedicated to helping humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. AI has the potential to be a radically transformative technology. Continued progress could bring profoundly important benefits, including major scientific advances and reductions in illness and poverty. However, this progress could also bring substantial risks. Research is urgently needed to understand the implications of advanced AI. Ultimately, we believe, positive outcomes may require the development of new global norms, policies, and institutions. Our research community is guided by our Research Agenda and Theory of Impact, drawing on Political Science, Computer Science, Economics, Law, and Philosophy. Our work aims to define and map the field of AI governance, and address the most important and neglected research questions. Our fellowships and prizes support promising early-career researchers working on AI governance. We run seminars and conferences to better connect the field of AI governance and build a thriving global research community. You can read more about our work at www.governance.ai