Timeline of foundational research institute

Abstract

The Foundational Research Institute (FRI) was founded in 2013 to promote research on potential risks associated with suffering. This research may have relevance for fields such as artificial intelligence safety, well-being, and policy. The FRI’s work has focused on a number of topics, including the risks of astronomically large suffering, tranquilism, and the importance of considering the moral status of non-human animals. The institute has been funded by grants from organizations such as the Future of Life Institute. – AI-generated abstract.