Ann Squire
Independent Consultant @ GLG
I work at the intersection of digital health, social impact, and emerging technology, with a growing focus on AI governance and safety. My background includes leading and scaling public-interest technology initiatives in health systems, where I’ve worked closely with governments, NGOs, and private sector partners to deliver impact at scale.I recently completed the AGI Strategy programme with BlueDot Impact, which deepened my interest in AI risk, governance, and the role of policy and civil society in shaping long-term outcomes. I’m particularly interested in how AI governance can incorporate Global South perspectives and protect public interest as advanced AI systems are developed and deployed.I’m currently exploring ways to contribute to AI safety, governance, and advocacy through further learning, policy engagement, and collaboration within the EA community.
When you hold a belief, especially about politics, religion, parenting, leadership, or morality, it becomes tied to who you are. If someone challenges it, your brain treats it like a threat. Instead of asking, “Am I wrong?”, it asks, “How do I defend myself?” So you defend the belief, not because it is true, but because it feels like protecting yourself.
This really resonates. What stood out to me is the shift away from designing a single “ideal” end-state toward building a society that preserves flexibility, agency, and moral choice.
In the context of superintelligent AI, locking ourselves into rigid economic or governance structures too early feels like one of the biggest risks, especially for regions already underrepresented in global decision-making.
A viatopia approach feels more realistic and more ethical, it prioritizes resilience, coordination, and inclusion over premature optimization.
Thanks for sharing this, it’s a conversation we need more of.