About Ahead of AGI
Our mission, story, and vision for making AGI knowledge accessible to everyone.
Our Mission
Ahead of AGI exists to democratize access to high-quality information about artificial general intelligence, AI safety, and alignment research. We believe that the future of AGI is too important to be left only to experts — everyone deserves to understand what's at stake.
By curating the most important resources from across the AGI ecosystem, we aim to:
- • Make complex ideas accessible to newcomers
- • Provide researchers with a comprehensive reference library
- • Help policymakers understand the technical landscape
- • Foster informed public discourse about AGI development
- • Connect people with the resources they need to contribute meaningfully
Our Story
Ahead of AGI was born from a simple observation: despite the critical importance of AGI alignment and safety, finding high-quality, accessible resources remained surprisingly difficult. Information was scattered across academic papers, blog posts, podcasts, and books with no central repository.
Inspired by the clarity and accessibility of communities like LessWrong and the AI Alignment Forum, we set out to create a minimalist, focused platform that would serve as a gateway for anyone seeking to understand AGI — from curious students to concerned citizens to seasoned researchers looking for comprehensive references.
We launched with a curated collection of foundational texts and have grown through community submissions and careful curation. Every resource is selected for its quality, relevance, and contribution to understanding the crucial questions surrounding AGI development.
Curation Philosophy
We maintain high standards for what makes it into our library:
Quality First
We prioritize well-researched, rigorously argued content from reputable sources and experts in their fields.
Diverse Perspectives
We include resources representing different viewpoints and approaches to AGI development and safety, encouraging critical thinking.
Accessibility
While we include technical papers, we also emphasize resources that make complex ideas understandable to broader audiences.
Relevance
Every resource must directly contribute to understanding AGI, its development, risks, opportunities, or governance.
Get Involved
Ahead of AGI is a community effort. We welcome contributions from everyone who shares our mission:
Submit Resources
Know of an excellent article, paper, or video that should be in our library? Share it with us.
Spread the Word
Help others discover these crucial resources. Share with students, colleagues, and friends.
For questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries, reach out at contact@aheadofagi.org
Acknowledgments
This platform was inspired by and built in the spirit of communities like LessWrong, the AI Alignment Forum, and the broader AI safety research community. We're grateful to all the researchers, writers, and thinkers whose work makes up this library.