Professor & Director of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University; Authority on AI Safety & Board Member at OpenAI

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Zico Kolter Biography

Jeremy Zico Kolter has established an impressive career in the field of artificial intelligence, beginning as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) where he currently serves as the director of its machine learning department. His research is primarily concentrated on AI safety, a subject which he has been able to explore deeply through various roles. He is a co-founder and senior advisor of Gray Swan AI, a company dedicated to ensuring AI safety and security.

In 2024, Kolter's expertise was recognized by OpenAI, an AI research lab, that invited him to join their board of directors. In addition to this, he was given the responsibility of chairing their safety and security committee. The following year, he was selected as a recipient of funding from the Schmidt Sciences AI safety science program, further acknowledging his contributions to the field.

Outside the academia and non-profit sector, Kolter has held key positions in the corporate world. He has served as the chief data scientist at C3.ai, a leading enterprise AI software provider, and as the chief expert at Bosch Center for AI. His work at CMU, particularly his innovative approach to automating the assessment of large language model safety, highlights his ability to apply his knowledge practically, ensuring the safe and efficient use of AI.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/10/2025.

Zico Kolter Videos

Ep. 8: Zico Kolter, OpenAI Board and CMU ML Director

Ep. 8: Zico Kolter, OpenAI Board and CMU ML Director

Zico Kolter is the director of CMU's ML Department (ml.cmu.edu), and is on the board for OpenAI. He's also the co-founder and Chief Technical Advisor...

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