Biography
Jonathan Barry is the Director of Policy to Professor Yoshua Bengio, where he focuses on the intersection of policy and AI governance and safety. He has contributed his expertise to building multilateral cooperation on AI, spanning across initiatives at organizations like the UN, World Economic Forum, and International AI Safety Report.
Prior to joining Mila, Jonathan was a seasoned policy strategist and served as a trusted advisor to two Canadian Prime Ministers and two Ministers of National Defence. He holds a Master in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a Bachelor in International Relations from the University of British Columbia.