Future of Life Organizations

Future of Life Institute is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing large-scale, existential risks from transformative technologies and guiding their development toward outcomes that benefit humanity.

The organization focuses on research, grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy advocacy aimed at improving the governance of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Its work engages policymakers and institutions across the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations, alongside broader public education initiatives and convenings such as conferences and competitions.

The Future of Life Institute is widely recognized for its leadership in AI governance, including the development of the influential Asilomar AI Principles, which helped establish early global conversations around responsible and beneficial AI development. Through its efforts, the organization seeks to ensure that advanced technologies are developed safely, ethically, and in alignment with long-term human wellbeing.