Neil Chilson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, focusing on policy and cultural environments for emerging technologies.
Author of the book "Getting Out of Control: Emergent Leadership in a Complex World."
Previously served as Chief Technologist at the Federal Trade Commission, establishing its Blockchain Working Group.
Former Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University, leading work on regulatory approaches to technological innovation.
Holds a J.D. from The George Washington Law School and an M.S. in computer science from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Biography

Neil Chilson is the Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, where he focuses on creating policy and cultural environments that enable emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to develop and expand human prosperity. He is also the author of the book "Getting Out of Control: Emergent Leadership in a Complex World.