Richard Mallah

Richard Mallah is an experienced leader in the fields of artificial intelligence safety and ethics. Currently serving as the Executive Director at the Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment since November 2022, Mallah is dedicated to enhancing AI risk management through comprehensive research and outreach. As Principal AI Safety Strategist and Director of AI Projects at the Future of Life Institute since April 2014, Mallah advocates for the safe development of emerging technologies. Additional roles include Senior Advisor at Lionheart Ventures and Successif, along with significant contributions to the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. Mallah holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University and has completed various certifications at prestigious institutions, enhancing expertise in algorithmic trading and complex systems.