80,000 Hours is shifting its strategic approach to focus more on AGI

Abstract

80,000 Hours is shifting its strategic focus to concentrate on helping individuals contribute to safely navigating the transition to a world with advanced artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is considered plausible by 2030. This change is driven by a recognition of significant risks associated with rapid AI development and a perceived window of opportunity to influence its trajectory. For 2025, the organization will prioritize deepening its understanding of how to improve AI outcomes, communicating opportunities for risk reduction, connecting users to impactful roles in this field, and fostering a supportive internal culture. While existing content on diverse impactful careers will remain accessible, new content and advisory services will predominantly address AI-related topics, including intersections with other critical areas like biosecurity. The organization acknowledges potential community implications of this narrower focus but maintains that this approach represents the highest expected impact according to effective altruism principles, remaining open to adjusting its strategy based on new evidence. – AI-generated abstract.