About the Institute

Shaping how AI develops —
and who it serves.

An independent research and policy institute working at the intersection of AI, governance, and global security — ensuring the scholarship that shapes AI is rigorous and accountable to the public interest. We produce original research, convene policy communities across borders, and center voices from the Global South, where AI's consequences are felt first and studied last.

Independent · Non-partisan · Est. 2026

Our Team ↓ Advisory Board ↓ Our Partners ↓

Our story

Built for this moment.

Who We Are

Shielding Humanity's Future

Purpose, mission, and guiding questions

I VISION

Our Vision

Vision

We envision a world where AI develops responsibly under principled, multi-stakeholder governance frameworks that uphold human dignity and support people and communities everywhere.

II MISSION

Our Mission

Mission

We identify, evaluate, and mitigate near- and mid-term AI threats that could pose catastrophic risks to democratic societies, critical infrastructure, or global stability.

III GUIDING QUESTION

Guiding Question

Which AI applications emerging today are most likely to pose societal-level threats within the next decade, and how can we mitigate these risks?

What We Stand For Three commitments govern every word we publish.

Independence

AEGIX is an independent, non-partisan institute. Our research agenda and conclusions are our own. Our conclusions are shaped by evidence, not by those who might benefit from our work.

Rigor

Every publication undergoes editorial oversight. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of scholarly integrity.

III

Global Perspective

AI governance must reflect the diversity of those most affected — not just the powerful few. We center voices from the Global South and underrepresented communities.

Our Team