The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is an independent non-profit organization founded in 2014, dedicated to steering transformative technology towards benefiting life while mitigating extreme large-scale risks. Based in Campbell, California, and Brussels, Belgium, FLI operates largely as a virtual organization with a distributed team across Europe and the U.S. The organization engages in grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy advocacy, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. FLI has gained recognition for its influential initiatives, such as the 'Pause Giant AI Experiments' open letter and the 'Asilomar AI Principles,' and has been featured in major media outlets. With a mission to promote forward-thinking AI policies, FLI collaborates with various stakeholders, including nonprofits, businesses, and academics, to address the societal implications of emerging technologies.