Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI)
Oliver Ritchie is a Research Scholar at the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) since May 2024, focusing on aiding parliamentary decisions on artificial intelligence to benefit individuals and the national economy. Previously, Oliver served as the Director of Special Projects at the Forethought Foundation for Global Priorities Research from November 2022 to December 2023, advising Oxford University’s Global Priorities Institute on resource allocation for global improvement and building a network of elite academics. Oliver’s experience at HM Treasury spanned from September 2016 to December 2022, including roles as Head of Economics and Science for the Covid-19 strategy, Senior Policy Advisor, and Policy Advisor, with contributions to critical national policies such as Net Zero, Brexit negotiations, and the Covid furlough scheme. Oliver has also worked as a consultant and researcher at OPM and holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Exeter, complemented by a short course in the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme from the University of Oxford.
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