How can I build a career in AI alignment?
We have articles with specific advice on building a career in AI alignment
To work on the theory of how to align an AI:
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How can I do conceptual, mathematical, or philosophical work on AI alignment?
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How can I use a background in the social sciences to help with AI alignment?
To use your engineering skills to advance AI alignment:
To work on coordinating to avoid AI existential risk
A risk of human extinction or the destruction of humanity’s long-term potential.
To work on advocacy and outreach for AI safety
A research field about how to prevent risks from advanced artificial intelligence.
To work on supporting AI safety research and other efforts:
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How can I do organizational or operations work around AI alignment?
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I’d like to be a lead researcher / mentor / advisor. How can I do this?
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How can I work on assessing AI alignment projects and distributing grants?
To prepare or orient yourself to work on AI safety:
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How do I know whether I'm a good fit for work on AI safety?
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What subjects should I study at university to prepare myself for alignment research?
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What should I do with my idea for helping with AI alignment?