Matt is UK Public Policy Lead at the Ada Lovelace Institute. Matt is responsible for leading and delivering Ada’s influencing and engagement strategy on the governance and regulation of data and AI in the UK.
Prior to joining Ada, Matt worked at the Open Data Institute, leading projects on data for climate action and on novel approaches to policymaking. Matt previously worked for the Labour Party, including as a political advisor to members of the Shadow Cabinet, and as a researcher for Shadow Science Minister Chi Onwurah MP.
Outside of work, Matt is a board member for a small charity that provides affordable mental health support to members of the LGBTQ community.
Featured work
Seizing the ‘AI moment’: making a success of the AI Safety Summit
Reaching consensus at the AI Safety Summit will not be easy – so what can the Government do to improve its chances of success?
Regulating AI in the UK
Strengthening the UK's proposals for the benefit of people and society
Policy briefing: Regulating AI in the UK
This briefing examines the UK’s current plans for AI regulation an sets out recommendations for the Government and the Foundation Model Taskforce
Regulating AI in the UK: three tests for the Government’s plans
Will the proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence enable benefits and protect people from harm?