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lawzero.org
Nonprofit advancing safe AI systems with research led by top AI experts, insulated from market pressures
About lawzero.org
LawZero is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and developing technical solutions for AI systems that are safe by design. The organization operates within the framework of the Mila Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in AI research. LawZero's mission is to mitigate catastrophic AI risks and promote AI for the benefit of humanity. The organization is supported by generous donors, including Jaan Tallinn and the Survival and Flourishing DAF, through a donor-advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This financial backing enables LawZero to focus on its research endeavors without succumbing to market pressures. The organization serves the global community by ensuring that AI systems are developed with a core commitment to protecting human joy and endeavor. LawZero's business model is centered around research and development, funded by donations, to create AI systems that prioritize safety and public welfare. Keywords: AI safety, nonprofit, research, technical solutions, human flourishing, donor-supported, market insulation, global community, AI risks, public welfare.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Canada
- Employees
- 41
- Open positions
- 24
- Dealroom signal
- 27.0/100
- Industry
- Security
- Sector
- Cybersecurity, Core AI, Non-Profit, Generative AI, genAI Applications, AI Safety, AI Applications
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2025 | $30M | $120M | Schmidt Sciences · Jaan Tallinn | ↗ |
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
- SSSchmidt Sciences
Jaan Tallinn
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