- Skype co-founder; AI safety funder (CSER, FLI), Future of Life Institute12
- Co-founder / funder, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk1
Jaan Tallinn is an Estonian computer programmer and investor known for his participation in the development of Skype and file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa. Tallinn is an investor and advocate for AI safety.12
At a glance
- Current roles
- Skype co-founder; AI safety funder (CSER, FLI) +1 more
- Company
- Future of Life Institute
- Fields
- Safety and alignment
- Sources cited
- 2
- Profile reviewed
Accomplishments
Investing and leadership
Jaan Tallinn is an Estonian computer programmer and investor known for his participation in the development of Skype and file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa. Tallinn is an investor and advocate for AI safety.12
Where they work
- Future of Life Institute 3 people in the wiki
Related people
- Max TegmarkAlso at Future of Life Institute
- Anthony AguirreAlso at Future of Life Institute
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- Audrey TangSafety and alignment
- Chris OlahSafety and alignment
- Jan LeikeSafety and alignment
- Ilya SutskeverSafety and alignment
- Evan HubingerSafety and alignment
- Alondra NelsonSafety and alignment
- Victoria KrakovnaSafety and alignment
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References
2 sources · profile reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · data updated Oct 24, 2026