We're Hiring! — Media Lead - Position Description
A community at the University of Virginia dedicated to mitigating the risks of advanced AI.
An Under-Discussed Challenge
- •Managing risks from advanced AI is one of the most important issues of our time.
- •Advanced AI could arrive sooner than expected, bringing transformative benefits but also existential risks if developed without adequate safeguards and governance.
- •The field desperately needs more researchers, policymakers, and bridge-builders to tackle technical alignment challenges and create robust governance frameworks.
- •We're racing to ensure AI goes well for humanity during this critical window when thoughtful action can meaningfully influence our future.
Our Approach
- •Equip the UVA community with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to AI governance and risk reduction through structured learning programs, research opportunities, and public discourse.
- •Create clear pathways from interest to impact by connecting members with mentors, career opportunities, and projects in both technical alignment and AI governance.
- •Develop both technical expertise and policy fluency in our members, preparing them to be the bridge-builders between researchers and decision-makers that the field lacks.
- •In short, we're UVA's home for talented, motivated individuals committed to ensuring advanced AI benefits humanity.