Ben Buchanan
Assistant Professor
About
Ben Buchanan is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Prior to coming to Hopkins, he worked in the White House from 2021-2025, including as White House Special Advisor for Artificial Intelligence, where he was responsible for coordinating the Biden Administration actions on AI. He is the author of three books on AI, cybersecurity, and national security.
In the News
From the White House to SAIS: Ben Buchanan on the Future of AI Governance and Global Affairs
As Ben Buchanan, a renowned expert on artificial intelligence policy, completed the first semester of his tenure on the Johns Hopkins SAIS faculty, we reached out to learn more about his research interests, policy experience, and vision for the future of emerging technologies in global affairs.
'Nvidia Has Done Just Fine': Former Biden AI Adviser Defends Chip Export Policy
The National, April 7, 2025