Humanity is not prepared for the AI-driven challenges we face. But the right AI tools could help us to anticipate and work together to meet these challenges — if they’re available in time. We can and should accelerate these tools. Key applications include (1) *epistemic* tools, which improve human judgement; (2) *coordination* tools, which help diverse groups work identify and work towards shared goals; (3) *risk-targeted* tools to address specific challenges. We can accelerate important ...