Mikhail Samin
Executive Director at AI Governance and Safety Institute
London, England, United Kingdom
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SeniorMikhail Samin is an executive director and AI governance specialist based in London, leading the AI Governance and Safety Institute with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on the intersection of safety, policy, and technical oversight, driven by a conviction that advanced AI poses existential risks if not properly governed. Mikhail combines strategic leadership with hands‑on advocacy—he runs a dedicated institute and publicly frames AI as both transformative and potentially catastrophic. Outside his formal role he has taken unconventional initiatives, such as printing large runs of HPMOR, signaling a blend of cultural engagement and grassroots outreach. Known for direct communication and community-facing efforts, he brings both urgency and practical institution-building to AI safety work.
9 years of coding experience
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Github contributions (5)
Mihonarium/nanosystems
May 2024 - Apr 2025
Contributions:24 PRs, 148 pushes, 18 branches in 10 months
Mihonarium/hpmor-ru
Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality in Russian | Гарри Поттер и методы рационального мышления
Contributions:157 commits, 47 PRs, 223 pushes in 1 year 11 months
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