Olivia J. Erdelyi
About Olivia J. Erdelyi
Olivia J. Erdelyi serves as the Director of Ethics and Policy at Soul Machines and holds multiple positions related to artificial intelligence policy, including roles at the AI Transparency Institute and ISO. She has an extensive academic background in law and economics, with a PhD from the University of Düsseldorf.
Work at Soul Machines
Olivia J. Erdelyi serves as the Director of Ethics and Policy at Soul Machines. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on ethical considerations in artificial intelligence. Her role involves shaping policies that guide the development and deployment of AI technologies, ensuring they align with ethical standards.
Current Roles in AI Organizations
In addition to her position at Soul Machines, Erdelyi is actively involved in several organizations related to artificial intelligence. She has been the Head of Public Policy at the AI Transparency Institute since 2021, and she participates in CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 Artificial Intelligence in Brussels, as well as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 in Geneva. She is also a member of the OECD Network of Experts on Artificial Intelligence in Paris.
Education and Expertise
Erdelyi has an extensive educational background in law and political science. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law and Economics from the University of Düsseldorf between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (MS) in Law and Political Science from Eötvös Loránd University, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Cologne. She also completed her German Diploma in Law and passed the German Bar Exam.
Previous Experience in Academia and Law
Before her current roles, Erdelyi gained significant experience in academia and legal practice. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universität Siegen and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury since 2018. Her legal experience includes positions as a Legal Clerk at Hogan Lovells and the Court of Justice of the European Union, as well as internships at various law offices.
Involvement in International AI Initiatives
Erdelyi has contributed to various international initiatives focused on artificial intelligence. She was a member of the Council of Europe’s Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI) and participated in the OECD Artificial Intelligence Expert Group. Her work in these committees emphasizes her commitment to developing ethical AI frameworks on a global scale.