Fundamentals

Resources

A curated starting point for getting into AI safety, from first introductions to courses and career guidance.

Start here

Accessible introductions if you're new to the field.

AISafety.com (opens in a new tab)

A map of the AI safety ecosystem: communities, orgs, funders, courses, and events.
The Safety Apprentice (opens in a new tab)

A guide for people new to the field, covering everything we wish someone had told us when we started.
AISafety.info (opens in a new tab)

A large, beginner-friendly FAQ answering common questions about AI safety and alignment.
80,000 Hours: Risks from AI (opens in a new tab)

An in-depth problem profile explaining why advanced AI might pose serious risks and what can be done.

Structured ways to build up knowledge and skills.

BlueDot Impact (opens in a new tab)

Free cohort-based courses on AI alignment and AI governance, a common entry point into the field.
AI safety trainings (opens in a new tab)

An overview of technical, governance and general upskilling programs.
SAIGE (opens in a new tab)

A fellowship at Germany's first national AI safety org - coming soon!

Where current research and discussion happen.

Alignment Forum (opens in a new tab)

The main online hub for technical AI alignment research and discussion.
AI Safety Report (opens in a new tab)

A review of the latest science on capabilities and risks of general-purpose AI systems written by over 100 independent experts.
UN Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI (opens in a new tab)

A preliminary evidence-based assessment of AI's opportunities, risks and impacts from the UN's newly convened scientific panel, written for a global policy audience.

Turning interest into impact.

80,000 Hours: AI safety career reviews (opens in a new tab)

Detailed guidance on research, engineering, and governance career paths in AI safety.
Successif (opens in a new tab)

Free, expert-guided career development for experienced professionals.
80,000 Hours Job Board (opens in a new tab)

Regularly updated listings of AI safety and related roles worldwide.

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