Mauricio Baker
AI policy, security, and governance researcher
Summary
Mauricio Baker is a dedicated researcher and policy analyst at the intersection of artificial intelligence, national security, and international governance. His work at RAND, OpenAI, and The Brookings Institution highlights a consistent focus on developing frameworks and solutions for managing the risks associated with advanced AI, particularly in the context of international cooperation and verification. ac+2
His academic pursuits reflect a deep commitment to understanding and governing AI. He is currently pursuing a DPhil in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where he is an affiliate of the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative. His research specifically investigates how the oversight of AI-specialized hardware can contribute to mitigating severe AI security risks. ac
Mauricio's expertise extends to AI and compute policy, evidenced by his contributions to papers such as "Verifying International Agreements on AI" and "Open problems in technical AI governance." He also draws parallels between nuclear arms control and AI verification, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary approach to AI governance challenges. google+2
Work
Education
Writing
Verifying International Agreements on AI: Six Layers of Verification for Rules on Large-Scale AI Development and Deployment
January 1, 2025An in-depth overview of AI verification, proposing novel conceptual frameworks, detailed implementation options, and key R&D challenges. Focuses on overseeing AI development and deployment using high-end AI chips.
How Sovereign Is Sovereign Compute? A Review of 775 Non-US Data Centers
January 1, 2025Open problems in technical AI governance
January 1, 2024Nuclear arms control verification and lessons for AI treaties
January 1, 2023Explores insights from nuclear arms control for the verification of AI treaties, addressing security risks from AI.