Advocacy organization · Policy · Utrecht, Netherlands (founded); Stichting PauseAI address in Zeist · Est. 2023
PauseAI is a Dutch-founded, volunteer-organized international advocacy federation pressing for a “temporary pause” on training the most powerful general/frontier AI systems until they can be built safely and kept under democratic control. The group’s proposal centers on turning public pressure into an international, treaty-based governance mechanism, including an AI Safety Agency modelled on the International Atomic Energy Agency concept.
Operationally, PauseAI Global coordinates campaigns across local/national chapters, while chapters run on-the-ground activism and political engagement in their jurisdictions. The organization describes itself as committed to non-violence and frames its work as lobbying, petitions, protests, and public education targeted at governments and major AI actors. The Dutch legal entity supporting PauseAI’s main website is Stichting PauseAI, registered with Dutch ANBI (charitable) status and founded in February 2024.
No curated programs yet. Check the careers page ↗.
Apply now
AI is not just coming for your jobHundreds of citizens have submitted testimonies to PauseAI detailing the negative impact AI is having on their job, education and wellbeing.
AI is not just coming for your jobAI labs are explicitly racing to automate every job on the planet and that is only the tip of the iceberg.
UK Technology Secretary overlooks risks posed by AIPauseAI UK has criticised Technology Secretary Liz Kendall after she described calls to pause AI development as a “double betrayal” of British talent and interests in a speech at the Royal United Services Institute on 28 April.
Statement on the attack on Sam Altman's residencePauseAI unequivocally condemns the attack on Sam Altman's home and all forms of violence, intimidation, and harassment.
PauseAI Joined the march to stop the AI raceWe marched from Anthropic to OpenAI to xAI demanding a conditional pause on frontier AI development. It was the largest AI safety demonstration in U.S. history.
PauseAI holds largest ever AI safety protest in LondonMore than 300 people march through London demanding that AI CEOs publicly back a pause in frontier AI development, in the largest protest ever focused specifically on AI safety.
PauseAI Demonstration at the European Parliament - February 23rd, BrusselsJoin us outside the European Parliament to call on the EU to initiate negotiations for a global treaty to pause the development of frontier AI systems.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 - Make Your Voice HeardWorld leaders meet in India on February 16-20 to shape the future of AI governance. Take action now - sign the petition and email your policymakers.
TaxAbout UsPauseAI's staff
PauseAI condemned an incendiary attack on Sam Altman’s home on 10 April 2026 and addressed claims that the suspect was a PauseAI activist, describing the suspect’s limited presence on PauseAI’s Discord and emphasizing PauseAI’s non-violence stance.
PauseAI joined the march to stop the AI racePauseAI describes a March 21, 2026 march in San Francisco demanding major AI lab CEOs publicly commit to pausing frontier model development if other major labs do the same.
PauseAI holds largest ever AI safety protest in LondonPauseAI UK (along with other grassroots organizations) held a London protest on 28 February 2026, which PauseAI describes as the largest protest focused specifically on AI safety, calling for CEOs of leading AI companies to publicly back a pause in the development of frontier AI systems.
PauseAI Demonstration at the European Parliament – February 23rd, BrusselsPauseAI announced a demonstration on Monday, 23 February 2026 outside the European Parliament, calling on the EU to initiate negotiations for a global treaty to pause frontier AI development and establish international oversight mechanisms.
Letter to Sir Demis HassabisPauseAI describes an open letter dated 29 August 2025 from UK parliamentarians calling on Google DeepMind to honor its AI safety commitments, including “voices of concern” from named parliamentarians and civil society organizations.
UK Technology Secretary overlooks risks posed by AIPauseAI UK criticized UK Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall over remarks that a pause would disadvantage the UK, reiterating PauseAI’s call for an international agreement rather than a unilateral halt.