Jeff Alstott

Jeff Alstott is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, serving as the Director of RAND's Center for Technology and Security Policy (TASP). He holds a concurrent role as a Senior Information Scientist at RAND and directs a program on technology forecasting and improving R&D investment returns at the National Science Foundation. Previously, he held leadership roles in the U.S. government, including the White House as Director for Technology and National Security at the National Security Council and Assistant Director for Technology Competition and Risks at the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prior to that, he was a program manager at IARPA, focusing on AI, biosecurity, and science forecasting, and has held academic and research positions at MIT, Singapore University of Technology and Design, the World Bank, and the University of Chicago.

• Education: Doctorate in complex networks from the University of Cambridge; MBA and bachelor's degrees from Indiana University.

Alstott's research spans artificial intelligence, technology forecasting, complex networks, and science and technology policy. His recent publications focus on AI security, existential risk from advanced technologies, and collaborative frameworks for AI safety, reflecting his expertise in balancing technological innovation with national and global security. He has contributed to understanding AI model weight protection, cybersecurity challenges, and policy implications of emerging technologies.

Alstott has received recognition for his work, including being part of an award-winning team on technology counterintelligence. His policy recommendations and technical research have informed federal strategies for responding to advanced technologies, emphasizing the need for proactive governance and cross-sector collaboration.