Species (YouTube: @AISpecies, also known as "Species | Documenting AGI") is a documentary media project created by Drew Spartz, a former Head of Incubation at Nonlinear (an AI safety charity incubator). The channel translates complex AI safety topics into emotionally engaging narratives aimed at mainstream audiences, averaging over one million views per video. Drew's stated mission is to build a movement toward responsible AI development by making the subject accessible and compelling to people who would not otherwise engage with technical safety research.
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Species operates on the theory that AI risk remains poorly understood by the general public, and that a well-informed public is necessary for meaningful democratic pressure and policy response. By turning technical AI safety concepts into emotionally resonant documentary-style videos and distributing them through YouTube at scale, Species aims to expand the audience that understands and cares about AI risk far beyond the existing EA and AI safety communities. Greater public awareness is expected to translate into broader social and political support for responsible AI development and safety-oriented governance.
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- Last Updated
- Apr 2, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC
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- Mar 19, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC