Daniel Colson

Executive Director, AI Policy Institute

Daniel Colson is the co-founder and Executive Director of the AI Policy Institute (AIPI), a think tank dedicated to researching and advocating for government policies to mitigate extreme risks from frontier artificial intelligence technologies.1 2

Background and Experience

Colson has a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship:

Prior to founding AIPI, he co-founded Reserve, a company focused on offering financial services in high-inflation currency regions lacking basic financial infrastructure.1 2
In 2020, he founded CampusPA, an executive assistant recruiting company.2
He has also worked as a researcher on theories of macro-history and contributed to Samo Burja's manuscript on sociology, "Great Founder Theory".2

Role at AI Policy Institute

As Executive Director of AIPI, Colson's responsibilities include:

Leading research efforts, particularly focusing on how AI weapons systems will impact military strategy and global political stability.1 2
Advocating for government policies to mitigate potential catastrophic risks posed by AI.1
Engaging with journalists, lawmakers, and other AI safety organizations to promote AI safety measures.2
Conducting and analyzing public opinion polls to gauge voter sentiment on AI-related issues.1

Views and Advocacy

Colson is a strong proponent of AI regulation and safety measures:

He emphasizes the importance of proactive government regulation to reduce the destabilizing effects of AI.2
Colson advocates for policies designed to prevent catastrophic outcomes and mitigate the risk of extinction from advanced AI technologies.1
He stresses the need for inclusive discussions in AI policymaking and addressing concerns about regulatory capture in the AI sector.3

Daniel Colson's LinkedIn username is danieljcolson, as mentioned in the query.