AI Futures: The Unfolding Vision of Dan Kokotajlo
Dan Kokotajlo is a self-taught filmmaker from Manchester whose storytelling has always gravitated toward life’s most complex and unspoken tensions. Known for his debut feature Apostasy —a powerful drama about faith and family that earned critical acclaim—Dan carved a space for himself in British cinema through raw, emotionally resonant work. His earlier short films, including Myra , were recognized by festivals like SXSW and Raindance, and his creative development was supported by programs like iFeatures and the Biennale College Cinema.
Today, Dan brings that same clarity of vision to a very different kind of narrative: the future of artificial general intelligence. As a core contributor to AI 2027 , he now works at the intersection of forecasting, ethics, and technology—collaborating with researchers, superforecasters, and social scientists to model how AGI could reshape society in the near term. The project blends data, probability, and storytelling to illuminate potential trajectories of AGI’s development—and the societal decisions we face as a result.
Dan’s transition from filmmaking to strategic foresight may seem unconventional, but it reflects a consistent drive to explore the forces shaping human experience. With AI 2027, he channels his storytelling instincts into a new kind of narrative—one built on data, uncertainty, and urgent societal questions. His work challenges us to look ahead not with fear, but with curiosity, imagination, and responsibility.
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