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/80kHours-old-career-guide-ru
Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
Перевод оксфордского руководства на русский язык
Contributions:170 commits, 40 PRs, 166 pushes in 1 year 6 months
Mihonarium/sonic-compass
Jun 2025 - Jul 2026
Contributions:49 PRs, 58 pushes, 51 branches in 1 year 1 month
cyborghuman-computer-interactioniossense
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