The Future Society

🚨 Seeking highly motivated individuals to work on European AI governance in Brussels, as well as an experienced policy leader in Washington, D.C., to lead our U.S. AI governance work 🚨 The Future Society offers the opportunity to do meaningful AI governance work with a high-performing team of international colleagues. We have a strong track record, including substantive contributions to the EU AI Act and a successful annual flagship event The Athens Roundtable that convenes AI experts and leaders from around the world. Apply by July 31 for European AI Governance Associate/Senior Associate: https://lnkd.in/d59eXtcw Apply by August 16 for U.S. AI Governance Director: https://lnkd.in/gJU57me9 #Hiring #Jobs #AIGovernance #AIJobs #PolicyJobs #Nonprofitjobs #Brussels #DC

Excited to announce we are #hiring for a Director of U.S. #AI Governance 📣 🔎 Interested or know someone who might be? Applications are due 16 August: https://lnkd.in/e_yWT6GG This important new role will set up The Future Society ’s presence in Washington, D.C., create our U.S. strategy, and lead a dedicated team. We are looking for someone with expert knowledge of the U.S. governance landscape and a strong network, as well as a proven ability to find constructive compromises across a broad range of policymakers, civil society groups, industry players, and other stakeholders. This is a crucial time for #AIGovernance and our new Director will be key for advancing TFS’s mission to align AI through better governance. 👉 Apply now or spread the word [Picture by Vincent Yuan @USA on Unsplash]

Meet The Future Society: Our colleague Toni Lorente is a Senior Associate focused on European AI governance. Toni was motivated to join us nearly two years ago in order to collaborate with a talented team on addressing some of the most important problems of our time—and we are fortunate to have him! Our work is enriched by Toni’s rigorous approach to research, his cross-cutting background in engineering, philosophy, and digital humanities, and his ability to develop interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks and practical policy recommendations.  #EUAIAct #AIGovernance

Could you be our Director of U.S. AI Governance? We are looking for an experienced policy leader to spearhead our AI governance work, with a focus on designing high-impact solutions and collaborating with a diverse community of stakeholders. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape our U.S. strategy, build and lead a dedicated team, and establish The Future Society’s presence in Washington, D.C. Learn more and apply by August 16: https://lnkd.in/gJU57me9 Preferred qualifications include: ▶ Strong commitment to our mission of aligning AI through better governance. ▶ Expert knowledge of the U.S. AI governance landscape, including regulatory initiatives, technology trends, and stakeholder dynamics. ▶ Established network and credibility within the U.S. AI governance ecosystem, with an aptitude for building bridges and finding constructive compromises. ▶ Strong policy research and analysis skills, evidenced by experience drafting high-quality policy memos and other outputs. ▶ Excellent people management skills and a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams. Questions? Write [email protected]. #AIGovernance #AIPolicy #AIGovernanceJobs #JobOpportunity #Jobs #Hiring #DC #DCJobs

The recent WCCI 2024 Open Forum on AI Governance in Yokohama, Japan, brought together researchers, policymakers, and leaders from around the world, underscoring the value of international cooperation in #AIgovernance. We were honored to have a colleague in attendance, hearing from experts such as Yoichi Iida from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and Koichi Takahashi of RIKEN and the AI Alignment Network. The event also featured a keynote address by Akiko Murakami of the newly established Japan AI Safety Institute, which aims to facilitate collaboration and promote AI innovation while mitigating risks.

Hot off the press: The EU AI Act was published today. You can read the full text in the EU’s official journal ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/euGfjvqx As the first horizontal law on artificial intelligence and general-purpose AI models, the EU AI Act addresses the protection of health and safety as well as fundamental rights through a solid enforcement framework. This is a momentous step towards better governance of AI that serves the public interest. 

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📣 The Future Society is #hiring! We are growing our European AI governance team and looking for highly-motivated individuals with strong policy research and analysis skills and demonstrated understanding of AI governance issues. Apply by July 31. ↗ Open to candidates at the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on skills and relevant experience. See job descriptions for responsibilities and preferred qualifications. ↗ Must be based in Brussels or willing to relocate to Brussels. ↗ Please direct any questions to [email protected]. ↗ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d59eXtcw #AIGovernance #AIPolicy #JobOpportunity #Jobs #Brussels #BrusselsJobs

Alongside other AI governance leaders, our colleague Amanda Leal recently spoke at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 20 Forum High-Level Event about leveraging policy mechanisms and regulation to increase transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and civil society participation in AI development and deployment  👏 #WSIS2024