Scott Singer

Scott Singer is a Research Fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focusing on AI development and governance in China. He co-founded the Oxford China Policy Lab and is affiliated with the Oxford Martin School AI Governance Initiative. His research spans U.S.-China AI dynamics, cross-Strait relations, public opinion in technology governance, and UK foreign policy.

• Education: PhD in International Relations (University of Oxford, ongoing), MPhil with Distinction (University of Oxford), BA in Economics and Fundamentals (University of Chicago).
• Languages: Mandarin (professional fluency), English, Spanish.

His work addresses global AI governance trends, emphasizing balancing development with risk management. Recent publications analyze China's AI ambitions, U.S. state-level AI laws, and frameworks for international AI safety cooperation.

Scientific Awards

• Clarendon Scholar (University of Oxford)

Singer’s expertise has been cited in Foreign Policy, Bloomberg, and Lawfare, and he has contributed to UK parliamentary discussions. He previously worked for the U.S. State Department and Senate, with a focus on China-facing policy capabilities.