To maximize impact, focus on problems that are large in scale, relatively neglected, realistically solvable, and aligned with your skills and strengths.
The greatest impact often comes from working on important challenges that others overlook, where meaningful progress is possible and where your unique abilities can make a lasting difference.
Advanced AI could become one of history's most transformative technologies, bringing unprecedented innovation and prosperity while also creating serious risks that require careful safety research, governance, and international cooperation.