emerging technology
Dr. Oliver Stephenson is the Associate Director for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Policy at the Federation of American Scientists. In this role, he connects technical expertise with the policymaking process, ensuring that AI and other emerging technologies are adopted ethically and responsibly.
Before joining FAS, Oliver worked on Capitol Hill, advising on science and technology policy. His portfolio spanned issues at the intersection of AI, national security, civil rights, and environmental sustainability.
Oliver holds a Ph.D. and master’s in Geophysics from the California Institute of Technology, where his research included developing novel applications of deep learning for disaster response. He also received a master’s and bachelor’s in Experimental and Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge.