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Monday, September 14, 2026
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Andrew Critch

Lately: Mathematical AI Safety Institute as Executive Director, from Encultured AI.

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Recorded moves

  1. Andrew Critch → Mathematical AI Safety Institute as Executive Director, from Encultured AI (CEO and Co-founder)

    Critch leaves day-to-day command of his own startup to operate an institute built on his own research into catastrophic AI scenarios, trading founder equity for institutional reach.

    hireconfirmedMathematical AI Safety Institute: Developing mathematical foundations for the safety of powerful AI systems.Sep 8, 2026