Alex Shee is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute. His background as a former lawyer, venture capital investor, and leader at two prominent AI companies uniquely positions him at the intersection of law, business, and technology.
Currently serving as the co-chair of the Global Partnership on AI’s Future of Work working group, Alex plays a pivotal role in supporting global initiatives focused on the development of responsible AI. His leadership in this capacity has facilitated collaborative efforts worldwide, emphasising the importance of ethical considerations in the deployment of AI technologies.
Alex’s collaborations with prestigious institutions such as SKEMA Business School,
MILA and McGill University, as well as NGOs like Amnesty International and Juste Legal Aid Clinic, showcase his commitment to bridging the gap between academia, industry, and civil society. His engagement with Oxford further highlights his dedication to fostering meaningful partnerships with leading research institutes.
As an invited lecturer to universities such as McGill University, HEC Paris, Laval University and Sherbrooke University, Alex has proven his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. His co-authorship of a paper with Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio and a policy brief on the impacts of Generative AI on the workplace with 17 world-renowned experts, including Janine Berg from the International Labour Organization, further establishes his scholarly contributions.
Alex’s international presence as a speaker in conferences like SXSW and the International Startup Festival, coupled with his previous role as a podcast host of the AI Element on Artificial Intelligence, attests to his capacity to disseminate knowledge and engage diverse audiences. The podcast’s impressive listener base and featured conversations with experts from Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, along with industry leaders, underscores Alex’s ability to connect with both academic and industry communities along with the general public.
Recognized for his contributions, Alex has been honoured as one of the top business development and sales leaders in tech by Floodgates VC in their Annual Anchor List, a “Power Player” by The Peak and selected as an expert by the Global Partnership on AI. He has an adventurous spirit, evidenced by treks including to the base camp of Mount Everest, reflects his drive to tackle challenges and amplify positive impacts worldwide.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain, Data Labelling, Future of Work
