Lives in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in London and is COO of Conjecture, an AI safety company. Previously Chris worked in the Office of the COO at hedge fund D. E. Shaw & Co. As an AI safety advocate, Chris aims to bridge the gap between wisdom traditions and cutting-edge technology, and is eager to involve religious practitioners in the dialogue on how to align AI with human values. Scammell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Anthropology, and Philosophy (Summa Cum Laude) from Colby College and attended the Carleton-Antioch Buddhist Studies Program in Bodh Gaya, India.
