Stephen Casper

Stephen Casper is a computer science PhD student at MIT. Most of his research involves risk assessment, risk mitigation, and technical governance of AI. Before his Ph.D, he has worked with the Harvard Kreiman Lab and the Center for Human-Compatible AI.

Smokescreen: How Bad Evidence Is Used to Prevent AI Safety

Corporate capture of AI research—echoing the days of Big Tobacco—thwarts sensible policymaking.

Stephen Casper
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Apr 18, 2025