Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago
Research and training on existential and global catastrophic risks (AI, nuclear, bio, climate) and how to reduce them.
At a glance
- Type
- University futures centres
- Parent organisation
- University of Chicago
- Based in
- Chicago, United States
- Futures focus
- Forward-looking work is a major output
- Time horizons
- long-term
- Regions covered
- Global
- Languages
- EN
- Latest dated output seen
- 2025
What it works on
Services
Recent outputs
Official website: xrisk.uchicago.edu
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Questions about Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago
What is Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago?
Research and training on existential and global catastrophic risks (AI, nuclear, bio, climate) and how to reduce them.
Where is Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago based?
Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago is based in Chicago, United States.
What does Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago focus on?
Its futures work covers risk and resilience. Typical outputs include policy_research, education.
Which organisations do similar work to Existential Risk Laboratory (XLab), University of Chicago?
Organisations doing similar work include Future Security Initiative, Arizona State University, Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI), Stanford lab on strategic surprise. The 311 Institute advises boards and leadership teams worldwide on emerging technologies, megatrends and the future of their industries.
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