Frontier AI Labs
Real-world frontier AI laboratories and hypothetical future entities used in p(Doom)1 modeling. These organizations represent the cutting edge of AI development and are central to AI Safety considerations.
Real-World Labs
OpenAI
ActiveCreator of GPT-4, ChatGPT, and DALL-E. Leading research in large language models and multimodal AI with a stated mission to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity.
Anthropic
ActiveDevelopers of Claude AI with strong focus on Constitutional AI and AI safety research. Founded by former OpenAI researchers with emphasis on alignment.
DeepMind (Google)
ActivePioneers in reinforcement learning and game-playing AI (AlphaGo, AlphaFold). Now merged with Google Brain, working on Gemini and foundational AI research.
Meta AI (FAIR)
ActiveFacebook AI Research developing Llama models with open-source approach. Focus on computer vision, NLP, and multimodal research.
xAI
ActiveFounded by Elon Musk to develop AI that is "maximally truth-seeking". Creator of Grok AI assistant with emphasis on reducing political correctness.
Mistral AI
ActiveEuropean AI startup focused on open-source models and efficient architectures. Rapidly growing with strong technical team and investor backing.
Hypothetical Future Lab
Used in p(Doom)1 modeling to represent potential future entrants to frontier AI development. Based on AI-2027 scenario planning and extrapolation of current trends.
AI-2027 Entrant
HypotheticalRepresents a hypothetical well-resourced lab entering the frontier AI space by 2027. Could be state-backed (China, EU), a tech giant entering late (Apple, Amazon), or a well-funded startup. Used in game modeling to test scenarios where the competitive landscape shifts.
Modeling Note: This entity is used to test game scenarios where new entrants with significant resources enter the frontier AI race, potentially disrupting existing safety norms or accelerating capability advances.
Why These Labs Matter
These organizations are developing the most advanced AI systems on Earth. Their decisions about safety, openness, and deployment directly impact global AI risk levels - the core mechanic of p(Doom)1.
In the game, you manage a lab competing in this ecosystem, making strategic choices about:
- Research priorities (capabilities vs. safety)
- Publication strategy (open vs. closed)
- Compute allocation and scaling
- Collaboration vs. competition
- Policy advocacy and governance
Learn more about real AI Safety considerations at Stampy.ai or explore our AI Safety Resources.