549 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly link posts.
r/ControlProblem Traffic & Engagement r/ControlProblem Traffic & Engagement
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r/ControlProblem Most Active Times When r/ControlProblem Is Most Active
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r/ControlProblem Flair Performance r/ControlProblem Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion/question | 161 (29.5%) | 4 |
| External discussion link | 79 (14.5%) | 2 |
| General news | 65 (11.9%) | 12 |
| Opinion | 50 (9.2%) | 7 |
| AI Alignment Research | 37 (6.8%) | 2 |
| AI Capabilities News | 37 (6.8%) | 6 |
| Strategy/forecasting | 35 (6.4%) | 7 |
| Video | 30 (5.5%) | 13 |
| Article | 26 (4.8%) | 4 |
| Fun/meme | 15 (2.8%) | 19 |
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r/ControlProblem Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ControlProblem
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| anthropic | 40 (7.3%) | 8 | 6 |
| openai | 39 (7.1%) | 6 | 4 |
| agents | 39 (7.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| safety | 35 (6.4%) | 5 | 4 |
| human | 28 (5.1%) | 11 | 10 |
| alignment | 26 (4.7%) | 11 | 9 |
| problem | 20 (3.6%) | 12 | 8 |
| humanity | 20 (3.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| control | 20 (3.6%) | 9 | 10 |
| agent | 17 (3.1%) | 2 | 1 |
r/ControlProblem Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ControlProblem
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 27 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 10 | 3 |
| nytimes.com | 3 | 4 |
| existentialhope.com | 3 | 1 |
| theguardian.com | 3 | 6 |
| podcasts.apple.com | 3 | 11 |
| medium.com | 3 | 2 |
r/ControlProblem Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ControlProblem
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Actress Sharon Stone says social media algorithms are being shaped by tech leaders who are often "on the spectrum" and may lack the "emotional intelligence" to guide society
We're doomed.
Bernie wants to throw AI CEOs in jail if they build smarter-than-human AIs, and calls for a global ban
Pete Hegseth announces "Autonomous Warfare Command".
"We don't hate ants, but it's tough luck for them." This is why building superhuman AI before solving the alignment problem is suicide
Now Obama, Clinton, and Warren support Bernie's call for an AI pause
UBI maxxers need to understand this is the most likely scenario
Surely they'll see through Trump's latest lies about ASI, it would be ridiculous not to!
“AI is software. It can be controlled.” Do you agree with him?
Anthropic researcher: "I would burn my equity to the ground for a 1% higher chance we make it out of this situation alive. I promise you, we are actually just fucking scared."
r/ControlProblem Audience Overlap r/ControlProblem Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ControlProblem FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ControlProblem
What's the best time to post on r/ControlProblem?
Based on posting volume, r/ControlProblem is most active on Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ControlProblem?
r/ControlProblem averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ControlProblem get?
Posts on r/ControlProblem average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ControlProblem get most?
On r/ControlProblem, posts are a mix of formats, mostly link posts