Jonas Vollmer
Jonas Vollmer is a co-founder of Macroscopic Ventures, an organization based in Basel, Switzerland, that invests significantly in research aimed at understanding and mitigating the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). Living in Berkeley, California, he has been actively involved in the discussion about AI safety for over a decade, focusing on the potential dangers posed by increasingly autonomous AI systems. His organization has allocated substantial funds, including 80 million Swiss francs in 2023, to support various AI risk research initiatives, including funding fellowships at institutions like the ETH AI Center. Vollmer's early investment in the AI company Anthropic has played a pivotal role in the financial success of Macroscopic Ventures, allowing it to support critical research and contribute to the global conversation on AI regulation and safety.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 17,414 | $700,000 | 1,408$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 17,414 | $700,000 | 1,408$ |
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Jonas Vollmer is a co-founder of Macroscopic Ventures, which invests in research on AI risks.
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