Foresight Institute

Foresight Institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to advance humanity's understanding of nanotechnology and its implications. Originally focused on molecular manufacturing and the long-term technological future, it has evolved to address emerging risks from advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The organization runs fellowship programs in AI safety and longevity research, bringing together researchers and technologists to work on critical challenges at the intersection of technology and human flourishing. It serves as a convener and funder for work on existential risk mitigation and beneficial technology development.