Technology and Policy Researcher
Advancing Research for a Just and Inclusive Future

Hi, I am Abhishek Mali
I am a passionate technology and policy researcher with a solid academic background in engineering and public policy, and nearly a decade of experience in teaching, interdisciplinary research, and policy advocacy.
Currently, I am pursuing my PhD at the Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies, IIT Bombay, where my research lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy. My work focuses on the policy implications for AI governance and regulations, with a specific project examining the socio-economic and political impact of AI and automation on the Indian white-collar workforce.
My broad research areas of interests include: AI and Public Policy, AI in Workplace and Labour, Future of Work, Frontier Models and Systemic Risks, Safety and Alignment, AI in Next-Generation Warfare, Governance Regulations and Compliance, and Science Technology and Society.