Dr Waku is a pseudonymous content creator with a PhD in computer security from an Ivy League institution who works as an AI research scientist. Operating primarily as a solo educator, Dr Waku produces YouTube videos, a Substack newsletter, and podcast appearances focused on explaining AI loss-of-control risk, alignment failure modes (including reward hacking and deceptive alignment), and AI security topics to non-specialist audiences. The work sits at the intersection of technical AI safety and public communication, aiming to build broader societal awareness of existential risks from advanced AI systems.
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Dr Waku's implicit theory of change is that public awareness of AI loss-of-control risk is a necessary precondition for societal and policy action to prevent catastrophic outcomes. By translating technical AI safety concepts into accessible educational content for general audiences, Dr Waku aims to grow the number of informed citizens and potential advocates who understand why alignment matters. The assumption is that a broader, better-informed public creates political and cultural pressure for safer AI development practices and better governance.
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- Last Updated
- Apr 2, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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- Mar 19, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC