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Researcher · Policy

Ajeya Cotra

METRMember of Technical Staff

Cotra developed biological anchors, an influential forecast of when the computing needed for transformative AI might become affordable. She now studies how advanced systems could escape human control and how researchers can test that risk before deployment.

Career & education

Current role
2026-present
Member of Technical Staff
Previously
2016-2025
Research Analyst -> Senior Advisor
Education

Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

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Reviewed August 24, 2026 · Checked for accuracy and new information.

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