International AI Safety Report 2026

Singer, Scott; Munga, Jane

Research

International AI Safety Report 2026

The second International AI Safety Report is the next iteration of the comprehensive review of latest scientific research on the capabilities and risks of general-purpose AI systems. It represents the largest global collaboration on AI safety to date.

By Scott Singer and Jane Munga

Published on Feb 3, 2026

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Africa

The Africa Program focuses on economic, political, and transnational issues shaping Africa’s future. By conducting data-driven research, convening high-level dialogues, forging strategic partnerships, and amplifying African voices, the program addresses a crucial knowledge gap on Africa’s role in a changing global environment.

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Technology and International Affairs

The Technology and International Affairs Program develops insights to address the governance challenges and large-scale risks of new technologies. Our experts identify actionable best practices and incentives for industry and government leaders on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, cloud security, countering influence operations, reducing the risk of biotechnologies, and ensuring global digital inclusion.

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About the Authors

Scott Singer

Fellow, Technology and International Affairs

Scott Singer is a fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he works on global AI development and governance with a focus on China.

Jane Munga

Fellow, Africa Program

Jane Munga is a fellow in the Africa Program focusing on technology policy at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Technology AI

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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