Benjamin Weinstein-Raun
Scholar

Benjamin Weinstein-Raun

Google Scholar ID: 09DrOhMAAAAJ
Palisade Research, AI Impacts
Artificial IntelligenceRoboticsData StructuresDistributed SystemsCryptography
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Citations & Impact
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Citations
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H-index
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Publications
18
 
Co-authors
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Publications
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Shutdown Resistance in Large Language Models
2025
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A system capable of verifiably and privately screening global DNA synthesis
arXiv.org · 2024
Cited
5
Thousands of AI Authors on the Future of AI
arXiv.org · 2024
Cited
59
Resume
Research Experience
  • Works at Palisade Research, focusing on risks from advanced AI agents.
  • Acting director at AI Impacts.
  • Has done research engineering work at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and Redwood Research.
  • Built a novel cryptographic database for screening DNA synthesis orders for biological hazards at SecureDNA.
  • Helped build the on-car planning and prediction software for Cruise Automation's self-driving cars.
  • Helped to start Hacksburg, Blacksburg's first community hackerspace.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, completed in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Background
  • Loves thinking about artificial intelligence, philosophy, cryptography, and robotics.
Miscellany
  • Originally from Blacksburg, Virginia; spent an unusual amount of time in Bollo's Cafe and Bakery; can be contacted via an optionally-anonymous or pseudonymous contact form.