AI systems are advancing rapidly. At the same time, concerns about safety, alignment, robustness, and governance are becoming increasingly urgent. Building expertise in these areas is critical — especially within growing AI ecosystems like India’s.
To address this need, AI Safety India is launching the first phase of its education program: Fundamentals of Safe AI (Phase 1 – Global Cohort).
Prerequisites: No prior AI safety background required.
Basic familiarity with Python is helpful for the project phase.
Curriculum Focus
Participants will explore:
Core concepts in AI safety: Alignment problems, risk models, governance frameworks, ethical considerations
Technical areas: Introduction to interpretability, robustness, and adjacent technical fields
Practical application: Exercises and a final supervised project
Why This Matters
A deep understanding of AI risks and safety strategies is a foundational skill for meaningful work in this space.
This program seeks to:
Equip participants with critical conceptual and practical foundations
Foster an engaged, collaborative community focused on safe and beneficial AI
Strengthen talent pipelines originating from India while connecting globally
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with a serious peer group and begin positioning themselves for impactful work in technical AI safety and governance.
Target Audience
We are looking for individuals who:
Are intellectually curious about AI safety and related fields
Are motivated to engage deeply with the material and with peers
Can commit ~6–10 hours per week (and more during the final project phase)
Are comfortable with thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and open-ended problems
Students, engineers, researchers, and early-career professionals are all welcome to apply.
Notification: Selected participants will be notified by May 20th, 2025 (tentative)
Program start: June 1st, 2025
Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated motivation, thoughtfulness, and readiness to contribute meaningfully to discussions and projects.
About AI Safety India
AI Safety India is a new initiative focused on supporting education, research, and community-building for AI safety. Our primary focus is India’s rapidly expanding AI landscape, but we welcome engagement and participation from motivated individuals worldwide.
Introduction
AI systems are advancing rapidly.
At the same time, concerns about safety, alignment, robustness, and governance are becoming increasingly urgent.
Building expertise in these areas is critical — especially within growing AI ecosystems like India’s.
To address this need, AI Safety India is launching the first phase of its education program:
Fundamentals of Safe AI (Phase 1 – Global Cohort).
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Program Details
Curriculum Focus
Participants will explore:
Alignment problems, risk models, governance frameworks, ethical considerations
Introduction to interpretability, robustness, and adjacent technical fields
Exercises and a final supervised project
Why This Matters
A deep understanding of AI risks and safety strategies is a foundational skill for meaningful work in this space.
This program seeks to:
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with a serious peer group and begin positioning themselves for impactful work in technical AI safety and governance.
Target Audience
We are looking for individuals who:
Students, engineers, researchers, and early-career professionals are all welcome to apply.
Application Process
Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated motivation, thoughtfulness, and readiness to contribute meaningfully to discussions and projects.
About AI Safety India
AI Safety India is a new initiative focused on supporting education, research, and community-building for AI safety.
Our primary focus is India’s rapidly expanding AI landscape, but we welcome engagement and participation from motivated individuals worldwide.
Contact
If you have questions or need clarification, please feel free to comment here or email us at contact@aisafetyindia.com.
Closing
If you are serious about engaging with AI safety work and are looking for a structured entry point into this field,
we encourage you to apply.
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