Work on the world’s most pressing problems.
We help people find fulfilling careers that make a big positive impact.
Right now, we think risks from advanced AI are likely the most pressing issue we face.
AI that is more capable than humans could lead to explosive technological change and make the next decade among the most pivotal in history.
But it also poses huge — even existential — risks, and as a society, we’re not ready.
Many people with diverse skills and experiences are urgently needed to help mitigate these risks.
We’ve supported over 1,000 people with many different backgrounds in shifting their careers to tackle this problem, by providing support, resources, and research on why and how to mitigate risks from AI. People we’ve advised now work in high-impact areas across research, policy, communications, and more — at some of the leading companies and nonprofits working on these problems.
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