

Liv Boeree Has a Strategy to Stop the AI Death Race
10 snips Sep 24, 2025
Liv Boeree, an astrophysicist-turned-science communicator and professional poker champion, dives into the pressing issue of AI existential risk. She explains that even a 5% chance of extinction is too high and discusses the tech industry's tendency to avoid these conversations. Liv emphasizes the importance of creative public outreach and suggests framing AI threats through relatable, near-term issues to garner support. She also highlights the dangers of current corporate incentives driving risky AI development, calling for accountability and proactive advocacy.
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Poker Winnings Donated To Charity
- Liv pledged tournament winnings to animal welfare and donated a large portion after a surprise win.
- She has engaged with effective altruism cause areas since around 2015, which led her to AI safety.
Industry Avoids Open X-Risk Discussion
- Liv observes most of the AI industry either ignores extinction risk or speaks vaguely about it.
- She argues corporate incentives and fear of hurting the bottom line suppress open discussion.
Use Memes To Raise Awareness
- If you can make memes or online content, lean into it to spread AI-safety concepts.
- Use cartoons and shareable art to simplify complex ideas and reach broader audiences.