Defensive acceleration needs execution, not just good intentions

We need a more specific strategy to accelerate AI-enabled biodefence. It might look a little bit like this ...

Published on Securing the Interface • Oct 2

September 2025

The spiky mathematical intelligence of LLMs

It was big news when OpenAI and Google DeepMind turned in gold medal performances at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Published on vince vatter • Sep 26

Mental (State) Breakdown: Consciousness in AI explained part 1: Global Workspace Theory

if you like acronyms, you're gonna love this one

Published on Larissa Schiavo  • Sep 25

Why the U.S. is Behind in the AI "Race"

Because it’s not a race—it’s an accumulation game

Published on AI Policy Takes • Sep 18

LLMs, Spiritual Bliss, and the Boeing 777: Feedback Loops and LLM Safety

In which I draw lessons from classical control theory to argue that LLM attractor states are more dangerous, and less blissful, than they seem.

Published on Planet Autopilot • Sep 17

Three challenges facing compute-based AI policies

“Training compute” is constantly evolving, and compute-based AI policies must adapt to remain relevant

Published on Epoch AI • Sep 17

Introducing Asterisk's AI Fellows

We’d like you to meet our first AI Fellows cohort.

Sep 4 • 

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August 2025

Reflections on Asterisk's AI Fellows Applications

And why we still think you should start a blog

Aug 15 • 

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July 2025

The Asterisk AI Blogging Fellowship

Apply at asteriskfellows.com/apply

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