David Krueger
All AI mindsAI advancement report · generated from David Krueger's indicators
David Krueger — full AI read
David Krueger — Assistant Professor, University of Montreal / Mila, Mila (Université de Montréal) (Canada) — ranks #295/520 on the AI Advancement Index (69.4). Known for Research on goal misgeneralization, hidden incentives for instrumental subgoals, and existential-risk-focused deep learning safety; active in safety community-building and governance. Strongest on Thought leadership (75.0, Strong).
Role
Assistant Professor, University of Montreal / Mila
Affiliation
Mila (Université de Montréal)
Country
Canada
Field
AI safety & alignment
Known for
Research on goal misgeneralization, hidden incentives for instrumental subgoals, and existential-risk-focused deep learning safety; active in safety community-building and governance
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means — and where David Krueger sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAI AI Advancement (AAI) | 69.4 | Moderate · #294/520 | Mid-pack. High would mean among the very top minds advancing AI; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set. ▲ high: among the very top minds advancing AI · ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set |
| Research influence Research influence | 70.0 | Moderate · #313/520 | Mid-pack. High would mean field-defining research contributions; low would mean limited direct research influence. ▲ high: field-defining research contributions · ▼ low: limited direct research influence |
| Frontier role Frontier role | 55.0 | Developing · #410/520 | Low here — removed from frontier development. ▲ high: central to building today's frontier AI · ▼ low: removed from frontier development |
| Thought leadership Thought leadership | 75.0 | Strong · #120/520 | High here — shapes how the field and public think about AI. ▲ high: shapes how the field and public think about AI · ▼ low: limited public/field influence |
| Field-building Field-building | 76.0 | Moderate · #161/520 | Mid-pack. High would mean builds the field — mentorship, institutions, tools, community; low would mean limited field-building footprint. ▲ high: builds the field — mentorship, institutions, tools, community · ▼ low: limited field-building footprint |
| Momentum Momentum | 74.0 | Moderate · #332/520 | Mid-pack. High would mean driving AI's advancement right now; low would mean less active at the current frontier. ▲ high: driving AI's advancement right now · ▼ low: less active at the current frontier |
Strengths
- Thought leadership (75.0, Strong) — shapes how the field and public think about AI.
Risk factors
- A significant, well-rounded contributor to AI's advancement.
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