John Tarver runs AI Safety Connect’s (AISC) public communications and publications, bringing 25 years of experience in public diplomacy, digital communications and brand development to his role. John was the founding communications officer at the OECD AI Policy Observatory, where he shaped and executed its communication strategy from its inception and edited and managed the platform’s blog, the AI Wonk. Prior to that, he led digital communication and strategic positioning initiatives for the OECD. He holds Masters degrees from Le Celsa and Paris IV La Sorbonne in Paris, France.