AGI BENEFICENCE - Richard is Director of AI Projects at emerging technology beneficence nonprofit Future of Life Institute, aiming to keep AI robust and beneficial to humankind. He is also an advisor to other startups, nonprofits/NGOs, and the public sector globally, where he advises on AI, AI safety, AI policy, AI ethics, knowledge management, and sustainability. He has over twenty years experience in AI algorithms development, product team management, CTO-level roles, and strategy advisory. Richard holds a degree in computer science with a specialization in intelligent systems from Columbia University.