Jaan Tallinn: podcast appearances and interviews

Jaan Tallinn, born on 14 February 1972, is an Estonian computer programmer and investor. He is known for his participation in the development of Skype and the file-sharing application FastTrack/Kazaa. Tallinn has established a reputation as a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence, where he is an investor and an advocate for AI safety. He was involved as a Series A investor and board member at DeepMind, a company later acquired by Google, working alongside notable figures such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Additionally, Tallinn led the Series A funding round for Anthropic, an AI safety-focused company where he currently serves as a board observer. Beyond his work in technology and AI, Tallinn is actively engaged in the field of existential risk. He co-founded the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the Future of Life Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, reflecting his interest in addressing global and future challenges.