Leonie Koessler
This stream works on progress in frontier AI regulation, focusing on risk modelling for loss of control and harmful manipulation and setting risk tiers for both, following the EU Code of Practice.
Stream overview
- Risk modeling for loss of control and harmful manipulation (see EU Code of Practice)
- Setting risk tiers for loss of control and harmful manipulation (see EU Code of Practice)
Mentors
Leonie is a Policy Director at Secure AI Project. Previously, she co-led the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice taskforce at the European AI Office, and before that had various roles at the Centre for the Governance of AI, the Institute for Law & AI, and the German government. Leonie is affiliated with the University of Berkeley, and has a background in law.
Mentorship style
Fellows we are looking for
- Precision and eye for detail
- Able to work autonomously and own projects
Project selection
The Winter 2027 cohort offers a wide range of research streams led by experts across AI alignment, interpretability, governance, and safety. Each stream provides its own research agenda, methodology, and mentorship focus.
