Research papers, investigations, explainers, videos, laws and the organizations doing the work, from people who are alarmed and people who are skeptical. New additions are checked by two people before they are listed. The launch collection was compiled with the help of AI research assistants, and every link was opened and checked on 22 September 2026.
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The UK government's research body on advanced AI risks, which tests leading models, including before release, and publishes research on their security; founded as the AI Safety Institute.
Worth knowing: Renamed in February 2025, with a sharper focus on national-security and criminal-misuse risks.
Grassroots movement with local chapters that organises protests and lobbying for an international pause on the most powerful AI systems until they can be made safe.
Worth knowing: Advocacy and protest movement.
Nonprofit founded by Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Randima Fernando that examines how AI and social media affect people and society, including the risks of human-like chatbot design.
Worth knowing: Advocacy organization; it supports lawsuits against AI chatbot makers.
Nonprofit working to steer powerful technology away from extreme risks through grants, policy work and outreach; publishes the AI Safety Index, which grades leading AI companies.
Worth knowing: Advocacy organization that runs public campaigns for AI regulation.
Campaign group that briefs lawmakers and helps the public contact representatives, pushing for a ban on developing superintelligent AI.
Worth knowing: Advocacy organization.