Gabriel Alfour

Gabriel is a founder of several companies with a background in theoretical computer science, and has long been interested in understanding and tackling fundamental challenges of advancing and shaping technological progress.

Right out of university, he developed a new programming language and founded a software consultancy. He later co-founded Conjecture, an AI safety research startup, with Connor Leahy, and helped Andrea Miotti found ControlAI.

Gabriel's Angles

  • Breaking down complex AI topics into easily palatable explanations for general audiences

  • Breaking down complex AI topics into palatable explanations for general audiences

  • How is AI different from all prior technological advances?

  • Society is unprepared for how quickly AI is advancing

  • What catastrophic risks do the continued unchecked development of AI pose to humanity?

  • What can everyone from governments to individuals do to prevent AI catastrophe?

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