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Alexander Kirillov
AI Researcher
Organization
Thinking Machines
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Citations51,203
Followers--
Awards0
Publications0
Companies2
Intelligence Briefing
Expertise
Segment Anything Models
Education
BS, — Lomonosov Moscow State University
PhD, — Heidelberg University
Operational History
2023
Transitioned to Thinking Machines
Moved to Thinking Machines to work on Segment Anything Models.
career2021
Joined OpenAI
Became a researcher focusing on advanced AI models.
careerAGI Position Assessment
Risk Level
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
CRITICAL
Predicted AGI Timeline
Unknown
Primarily capability-focused public profile; safety posture here is inferred from frontier-model development and launch-readiness work rather than standalone public advocacy.
Safety Approach
Primarily capability-focused public profile; safety posture here is inferred from frontier-model development and launch-readiness work rather than standalone public advocacy.
Known Associates
Organizational Affiliations
Current
Thinking Machines
AI Researcher
2023-present
Former
OpenAI
AI Researcher
2021-2023
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04