Eliezer Yudkowsky

Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In AI in 2023, Eliezer Yudkowsky is a pioneering AI alignment researcher and co-founder of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), a research nonprofit based in Berkeley, California. He has significantly shaped the technical research agenda in the nascent field of AI safety for over two decades, focusing on the critical challenge of aligning advanced AI systems with human values. His foundational contributions include coining the term ‘friendly artificial intelligence’ and popularizing crucial ideas related to AI safety. Yudkowsky’s seminal work, ‘Artificial Intelligence as a Positive and Negative Factor in Global Risk,’ was published in 2008, solidifying his early influence.

Looking ahead, Yudkowsky continues to drive the discourse on AI safety. He is the co-author of the highly anticipated book, ‘If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies,’ which is slated for publication in 2025 by Little, Brown and Company. This forthcoming work further details the potential existential risks associated with advanced AI, cementing his position at the forefront of global efforts to ensure the responsible development of artificial intelligence.