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 6 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 1 mo)
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
