Technology Policy
Michael Depp is a Senior Manager for AI Safety and Security Policy. Previously he worked as a Research Associate with the AI Safety and Stability Project at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), where his work focused on AI safety, risk, and governance, including U.S.-China dialogue on military AI. Prior to CNAS, Michael held positions at the Observer Research Foundation America and the EastWest Institute, focusing on technology policy, cybersecurity, and international cooperation. He holds a master’s degree in international relations from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and biology from Bard College. Michael has also authored numerous publications exploring AI, national security, and emerging technologies.