Edward (Ed) Bayes
Designer, engineer, researcher
About
I am a designer, engineer, and researcher working at the intersection of machine learning and society.
I spend my days designing tools and policies to make machine learning more accessible and my nights building General Purpose. Previously, I led product design and AI safety teams at startups and Google, and advised governments on AI and climate policy.
A student of both the arts and sciences, I believe new ideas can be found at the intersection of disciplines.
Outside of work, I am a musician and keen champion of the underdog, having co-founded and volunteered with organizations that mentor young people to overcome adversity.
Experience
Product Designer & AI Safety Lead, 2021-2023
Co-Founder & Principal, 2023-
Harvard University
Graduate Researcher, Responsible AI, 2019-2021
Senior Advisor, Design/Creative Industries, 2017-2019
Advisor, AI & Climate, 2015-2017
Recent projects
Scaling democracy using LLMs (for UK Parliament).
Redesigning public services using LLMs (for UK Parliament).
Education
Harvard University
Master's in Design Engineering (Fulbright Scholar)
London School of Economics (LSE)
BA, Law (Anthropology Minor)
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