It’s great that you have two very strong options! The answer probably comes down to your judgment on a few questions:
a) What’s the likelihood of a catastrophic AI accident in your lifetime?
b) What’s the likelihood your work could help prevent that?
c) Where would you donate if you earn to give?
(I’m tempted to try to convince you to earn to give, because the opportunity you describe sounds excellent for you and for the world, and I’m pretty sceptical about AI research and excited about bednets! But ultimately you’ll need to figure out your views on these things.)
It’s great that you have two very strong options! The answer probably comes down to your judgment on a few questions: a) What’s the likelihood of a catastrophic AI accident in your lifetime? b) What’s the likelihood your work could help prevent that? c) Where would you donate if you earn to give?
(I’m tempted to try to convince you to earn to give, because the opportunity you describe sounds excellent for you and for the world, and I’m pretty sceptical about AI research and excited about bednets! But ultimately you’ll need to figure out your views on these things.)