Intelligence Briefing
MIT physics professor and co-founder of the Future of Life Institute (FLI), a nonprofit focused on reducing existential risks from advanced technologies. Author of "Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" (2017). FLI organized the influential open letter calling for a 6-month pause on giant AI experiments (2023). In October 2025, co-authored the "Statement on Superintelligence" calling for a prohibition on superintelligence development until safety is proven. Active at Davos 2026 on AI governance.
BSc, Physics — Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm
BA, Economics — Stockholm School of Economics
PhD, Physics — University of California, Berkeley
Operational History
Participation at Davos
Active discussions on AI governance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
careerStatement on Superintelligence
Co-authored a statement advocating for a prohibition on superintelligence development until safety is proven.
policyOpen Letter on AI Pause
FLI organized an open letter calling for a 6-month pause on giant AI experiments.
policyAGI Position Assessment
2030s
Advocates for a cautious approach to AGI development, emphasizing safety and ethical considerations.
- AGI must be developed with safety as a priority.
- Proactive governance is essential to mitigate risks.
Promotes rigorous safety standards and international cooperation.
Intercepted Communications
“We need to ensure that AI is developed safely and responsibly.”
“The future of humanity depends on how we handle AI.”
“We must prioritize safety over speed in AI development.”
“Superintelligence poses existential risks that we cannot ignore.”
“AI governance must be proactive, not reactive.”
Research Output
AI Safety Policy Frameworks
2021Frameworks for ensuring AI safety.
Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
2017Discusses the implications of AI on society.
Cosmic Microwave Background Analysis
2010Research on the cosmic microwave background.
The Mathematical Universe
2007Proposes the Mathematical Universe Hypothesis.
Known Associates
Organizational Affiliations
Current
MIT
Professor of Physics
2003 - Present
Future of Life Institute
Co-founder and President
2014 - Present
Former
Institute for Advanced Study
Researcher
2001 - 2003
Source Material
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04