Siliconversations

Siliconversations is a YouTube channel and public outreach project dedicated to communicating AI safety concerns to general audiences through animated video content. The channel is run by a single creator named Liam, a former quantum scientist who specialized in machine learning on quantum computers before transitioning to full-time content creation. His self-described mission is captured in the channel's tagline: "AI is scary and I don't want to die." The channel produces animated explainer videos on topics such as the risks of superintelligent AI, AI alignment challenges, corporate negligence in AI development, AI regulation, and societal impacts of advanced AI systems. Videos are designed to be engaging and accessible to viewers without a technical background, combining humor with substantive AI safety arguments. As of early 2026, the channel has approximately 116,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million cumulative views across 103 videos. The channel is growing at roughly 8,000 new subscribers per month. Siliconversations also maintains a Patreon with around 129 members. The channel has been recognized within the AI safety community for its ability to drive concrete action. A May 2025 video titled "This 17-Second Trick Could Stop AI From Killing You," produced in partnership with ControlAI, resulted in over 2,000 citizens contacting their representatives about AI regulation. The channel also provided support and advice to the 80,000 Hours video team and contributed to a video produced by that organization. The Future of Life Institute has publicly promoted Siliconversations' content, including an animated explainer for Anthony Aguirre's essay "Keep The Future Human." Siliconversations is listed among AI safety video channels that have received funding from the Future of Life Institute, though exact grant terms and amounts are not publicly available.