Alan D. Thompson

Dr. Alan D. Thompson is an Australian AI researcher and consultant who operates LifeArchitect.ai, an independent research platform focused on large language models and post-2020 AI. He advises governments, intergovernmental bodies, and Fortune 500 companies on AI strategy, and is best known for his widely cited Models Table tracking LLM developments and his monthly briefing The Memo. He previously chaired Mensa International's gifted families committee and created the Leta AI project in 2021. His work has been referenced by organizations including Microsoft, Apple, Bloomberg, and the US Government, and was included in a G7 AI policy report in 2024.