BM
Founder · Executive
Brendan McCord
Cosmos InstituteFounder & Chair
McCord founded the U.S. Department of Defense's first applied AI organization and helped write its first AI strategy. He now develops programs that bring philosophers and technologists together to build AI systems and institutions around human autonomy and flourishing.
Career & education
Current roleCosmos InstituteOct 2023-presentFounder & Chair
Cosmos InstituteOct 2023-presentEducation
MITWork and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.
Based on public sources. If accuracy is important, verify details using the links or references.
For corrections, updates, or requests to remove information, contact us.
Reviewed August 4, 2026 · Checked for accuracy and new information.