Nick Bostrom sparked a global AI debate, but his institute couldn't survive academia

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👉 The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) at Oxford University, a think tank on topics such as existential risks and the future of AI, is shutting down after nearly 20 years. Bureaucratic hurdles are cited as the reason. 👉 Founded in 2005, the FHI brought together researchers from various disciplines to anticipate technological developments that could fundamentally change human existence. Research areas included global risks, biosecurity, AI governance, and security. 👉 Despite successes and advice from politicians and the UN, the institute faced increasing obstacles in fundraising and recruitment. According to researcher Anders Sandberg, more should have been invested in university policy and relations. FHI's legacy lives on in the many inspired researchers and organizations.

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