Benjamin Cedric Larsen, PhD — CEO
AI governance and safety leader focused on shaping international frameworks for responsible and trustworthy AI. At the World Economic Forum, I lead global initiatives on AI safety, governance, and policy coordination. I manage the Safe Systems and Technologies working group where we focus on AI agent assessment, evaluation and governance. I also manage the Global Future Council on AGI, focused on advancing alignment on emerging risks, standards, and oversight mechanisms. I hold a PhD in AI Governance and a background that bridges research, regulation, and international policy. I am a contributor to the IEEE P2863 standard on AI governance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI governance and safety within the international policy landscape.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 4 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Ai Governance
- Ai Safety
- Ai Policy
Career Highlights
- Leader in AI governance and safety initiatives
- PhD in AI Governance with international policy expertise
- Contributed to IEEE P2863 standard on AI governance
Work Experience
World Economic Forum
AI Safety Lead (4 yrs)
JD.COM
Business Analyst (2 mos)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Investment Trainee (5 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Copenhagen Business School
AI Governance at Stanford University
Master’s Degree at Copenhagen Business School
Master’s Degree at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Bachelor's degree at Roskilde University
