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Jan Leike — full AI read

Jan Leike — Alignment Lead, Anthropic; ex-OpenAI Superalignment (Germany) — ranks #492/635 on the Power & Influence Index (41.2). Greatest lever: AI power (74.0, Strong). Entrenchment 64/100; net worth $0bn.

Role
Alignment Lead, Anthropic; ex-OpenAI Superalignment
Country
Germany
Category
AI researcher/lab
Net worth / capital
$0bn
Controls
AI alignment, scalable oversight, safety research

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Jan Leike sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)41.2Developing · #492/635Low here — lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power30.0Lagging · #592/635Low here — limited economic control.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power22.0Lagging · #591/635Low here — little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power74.0Strong · #79/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach50.0Moderate · #305/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands a vast audience or network; low would mean limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control55.0Developing · #517/635Low here — limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure64.0Moderate · #296/635Mid-pack. High would mean power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake); low would mean power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • AI power (74.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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