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Oliver Zhang

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Co-founder and Managing Director at Center for AI Safety

Zhang co-founded the Center for AI Safety to connect technical research with the institutions needed to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced systems. He built its operations, research support and public programs, including compute access and training intended to expand the AI-safety field.

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Current role
Co-founder and Managing Director 2022-present
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Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Last editorial review: August 10, 2026