AXRP — the AI X-risk Research Podcast

AXRP (AI X-risk Research Podcast) is a long-form interview podcast dedicated to exploring existential and catastrophic risks from artificial intelligence. Hosted by Daniel Kokotajlo, the show features conversations with leading researchers, academics, and practitioners in AI safety, alignment, governance, and related fields. Episodes typically run 60–120 minutes and dive deep into technical safety challenges, philosophical questions about AI futures, policy approaches, and career paths in x-risk research.

The podcast serves as a knowledge-sharing platform within the effective altruism and AI safety communities, making cutting-edge research and diverse perspectives accessible to both specialists and informed generalists. It has featured prominent figures from organizations like the Center for AI Safety, Future of Humanity Institute, Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and academia. AXRP has become a key resource for anyone seeking to understand the landscape of AI existential risk research and the reasoning of leading thinkers in the field.