Future of Life Institute
Non-profit working on risks from advanced technology, publishing policy work, the AI Safety Index, open letters and a large free podcast and newsletter archive.
In plain terms: FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.
Coach's summary
Their AI Safety Index is the most readable scorecard of what the big labs actually do about safety. They campaign, so read the policy pages as arguments.
Key programs
Program details are still being written up. In the meantime, the site itself is the best starting point.
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