What’s already being researched
A list of current AI safety projects, so you can check your idea is new before you start or find one to join.
Find funding
AISafety.com keeps a directory of funders for AI safety work, so you can find grants and compute for your project.
Learn the basics
A short list of good places to start. You don’t need to finish them before you begin a project.
- 80,000 Hours: risks from AIA clear overview of why AI safety matters and what work is being done.
- BlueDot Impact coursesFree, structured courses on AI safety and governance, with reading groups.
- ARENAHands-on coding exercises for technical AI safety research.
- Alignment ForumWhere much current alignment research is posted and discussed.
- AISafety.comA directory of courses, communities, funding and other resources.
Why start this way
The best way to learn research is by doing it. All you need to begin is a good question, someone to work with, and a reason to keep going.
Every project teaches you something, and some turn into real contributions to the field. If yours goes well, we can help you find mentored programmes and other opportunities to take it further.
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