Shahar Avin

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Shahar Avin is a prominent researcher at the intersection of existential risk, artificial intelligence safety, and global catastrophic risk governance. His work is distinguished by a rigorous, systems-level approach to understanding and mitigating the most severe threats to humanity, with a particular focus on the strategic challenges posed by advanced AI. Avin’s major contributions include pioneering frameworks for mapping the landscape of intelligence, as outlined in his highly influential 2018 paper "Mapping Intelligence: Requirements and Possibilities" (47 citations), which provides a critical taxonomy for navigating the diverse pathways to artificial general intelligence. He is also a key figure in the development of the "long-termist" perspective on AI governance, co-authoring foundational works that explore how to steer the development of powerful technologies toward beneficial outcomes. With a publication record that has garnered hundreds of citations, Avin’s impact is felt across both academic and policy circles, where his clear-eyed analysis of existential risk and his proposals for proactive, cooperative governance structures continue to shape the global conversation on ensuring a safe and flourishing future.