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Jan Brauner

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Jan Brauner — full AI read

Jan Brauner — AI Safety Researcher, Oxford / Krueger Lab, University of Oxford (United Kingdom) — ranks #436/520 on the AI Advancement Index (63.2). Known for Lead author of the 'International AI Safety Report' science synthesis; 'Managing extreme AI risks' (Science, 2024); empirical safety and risk-assessment research.

Role
AI Safety Researcher, Oxford / Krueger Lab
Affiliation
University of Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
Field
AI safety & alignment
Known for
Lead author of the 'International AI Safety Report' science synthesis; 'Managing extreme AI risks' (Science, 2024); empirical safety and risk-assessment research

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Jan Brauner sits
AAI AI Advancement (AAI)63.2Developing · #436/520Low here — 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 influence58.0Developing · #439/520Low here — limited direct research influence.
▲ high: field-defining research contributions  ·  ▼ low: limited direct research influence
Frontier role Frontier role55.0Developing · #410/520Low here — removed from frontier development.
▲ high: central to building today's frontier AI  ·  ▼ low: removed from frontier development
Thought leadership Thought leadership70.0Moderate · #172/520Mid-pack. High would mean shapes how the field and public think about AI; low would mean limited public/field influence.
▲ high: shapes how the field and public think about AI  ·  ▼ low: limited public/field influence
Field-building Field-building62.0Developing · #356/520Low here — limited field-building footprint.
▲ high: builds the field — mentorship, institutions, tools, community  ·  ▼ low: limited field-building footprint
Momentum Momentum74.0Moderate · #332/520Mid-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

  • No standout dimension.

Risk factors

  • A significant, well-rounded contributor to AI's advancement.
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