September 28, 2026

Samuel Hammond
Director of Artificial Intelligence & Chief Economist
Bio
Samuel Hammond is director of Artificial Intelligence Policy and chief economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, where his research focuses on artificial intelligence and the institutional impact of emerging technologies. He previously worked as the director of social policy for the Niskanen Center, where he remains a senior fellow; as an economist for the Government of Canada specializing in regional economic development; and as a graduate research fellow for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
Sam received a BA in economics from Saint Mary’s University and an MA in economics from George Mason University and Carleton University.
Articles from Samuel Hammond

What If Automating AI R&D Triggers an Intelligence Explosion?
University of Cambridge Programme on AI Science and Policy
artificial intelligence

Strengthening the U.S. Export Control Regime
August 27, 2026
artificial intelligence

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Second Best
August 12, 2026
artificial intelligence

Time to Take AI Consciousness Seriously
Second Best
May 27, 2026