Max Lesser is the senior analyst on emerging threats at FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. He also serves as the chair of the project governance board for the Defense Against Disinformation Common Data Model. Max previously served as head of US policy analysis and engagement at Darktrace Federal, where he analyzed and engaged with policy initiatives surrounding AI and cybersecurity. Max also previously supported the DISARM foundation, an organization that works to maintain, enhance, and support efforts to identify information manipulation tactics and techniques.