Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER)

A University of Cambridge research centre studying existential and global catastrophic risks, including risks from advanced AI, and fostering a worldwide community dedicated to their mitigation. Runs PhD and MPhil programs in Global Risk and Resilience and hosts public events.

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