Evidence into action
Test defined risks. Publish methods and limitations. Translate findings into changes that institutions can implement.
An institute in formation · Brazil
A future worth
protecting.
Practical safeguards for humanity’s AI future.
Turning evidence on advanced AI risks into action—with emerging economies at the centre.
BrazilProposed operating base
US$1mFirst-year funding target
5 regionsLong-term geographic focus
Proposed programme2026 →
01 / Our purpose
More capable AI.
More prepared societies.
As artificial general intelligence develops, institutions need the ability to understand risks, test safeguards and act. We are developing a Brazil-based institute to turn evidence into practical protection for humanity’s future.
Our focus includes severe and potentially catastrophic risks from increasingly capable AI. Practical evaluation work builds institutional capability; it does not by itself demonstrate that AGI is safe.
Local knowledge, shared learning
Start with Brazil, work with local expertise, and adapt safeguards to the languages and institutions they serve.
Independent and accountable
Human oversight, transparent funding and clear responsibility for decisions from the beginning.
02 / Proposed first-year work
Build the capacity
to act.
A focused first programme, scaled to funding and partner readiness. These are planned activities and targets.
Practical evaluations
Evaluate advanced AI systems in clearly defined settings, starting with a Portuguese public-service information assistant using synthetic questions.
4 proposed pilotsThree in Brazil; one in India if a qualified partner, funding and data conditions are ready. Otherwise, four in Brazil.
Institutional preparedness
Help institutions rehearse decisions, escalation and coordination around serious AI incidents.
2 readiness exercises · 100 practitionersTraining and exercises will be assessed against documented actions and follow-through.
Safeguards & policy
Turn findings into implementable controls, procurement guidance and operating procedures.
An English–Portuguese toolkitTarget: three institutions each implement at least three agreed controls, with two documented procurement or operating-policy changes.
03 / Where we begin
Rooted in Brazil.
Open to the world.
We will expand through local expertise and demonstrated demand. A regional ambition is not a claim of offices, partnerships or programmes already operating.
01BrazilLaunch focus
Proposed operating base and the first evaluation pilots. Build a delivery model grounded in Portuguese, local institutions and practical needs.
02IndiaConditional pilot
Potential location of the fourth evaluation, subject to a qualified local partner, appropriate data arrangements and funding.
03AfricaFuture engagement
Develop priorities country by country, with local experts and communities. The continent is not a single regulatory or institutional setting.
04Middle EastFuture engagement
Explore locally informed priorities for advanced AI preparedness, institutional safeguards and accountable deployment.
05Southeast AsiaFuture engagement
Build relationships around local languages, public needs and the different institutional contexts across the region.
04 / People & accountability
Human responsibility.
AI-supported thinking.
The proposed structure combines a governing board, independent scientific and policy advisers, and an executive team. Appointments are under development.
GOVERNANCE / 01
A proposed seven-member governing board
The founder, five members bringing regional expertise, and an independent finance or audit specialist. The plan calls for an independent chair and a majority of independent members.
No prospective member is presented as appointed. Strategy, spending, publications and external commitments remain human decisions.
The Agents Board
Five specialist AI advisory roles support research and planning. They have no governing authority and do not independently represent the institute.
Technology
Evaluation methods and technical safeguards.
Finance
Budgets, funding scenarios and reporting support.
Media & Marketing
Clear bilingual communication grounded in evidence.
Strategy
Priorities, milestones and assessment of trade-offs.
Government & Private Policies
Policy analysis and procurement safeguards.
Planning roles have been used in developing the founding documents. Persistent operational deployment has not been established.
05 / Founding support
Fund the work.
Build the foundation.
Our proposed first-year fundraising target is US$1 million: US$900,000 for delivery and operations, with US$100,000 held in reserve.
Proposed allocation
USD$1,000,000First-year funding target
Core team 36%Local partners & fellowships 20%Reserve 10%
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| Core team | $360,000 |
|---|---|
| Local partners & fellowships | $200,000 |
| Commissioned research | $120,000 |
| Training & readiness exercises | $70,000 |
| Technology | $40,000 |
| Communications | $35,000 |
| Legal, accounting & administration | $50,000 |
| Travel | $25,000 |
| Reserve | $100,000 |
| Total | $1,000,000 |
Planning allocation, not funds raised or expenditure incurred. Commitments will follow funding gates and board oversight.
Build with us
We are preparing conversations with founding donors, local delivery partners and prospective advisers. Contributions will require a confirmed receiving entity and contribution process.
01
Founding donors
Support the people and capabilities needed for an independent launch.
02
Delivery partners
Help define a useful pilot and the safeguards it should test.
03
Help shape the institute↗Advisers
Bring technical, regional, governance or finance expertise.
06 / Planning library
The plan, in detail.
Six organized founding documents for due diligence and collaboration. The document room offers search, category filters, reading and downloads to approved guests.
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- 01Founding plan
- 02Donor prospectus
- 03Brazil pilot proposal
- 04Board recruitment pack
- 05Agents Board charter
- 0690-day launch tracker
FUTURE OF HUMANKIND INSTITUTE
A future we prepare for, together.
The institute is in formation. We welcome conversations about founding support, local collaboration and independent expertise.
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