x.ai has now launched. It seems worthwhile to discuss both what it means for AI safety and whether people interested in AI safety should consider applying for the company.
Some thoughts:
It’s notable that Dan Hendrycks is listed as an advisor (the only advisor listed).
The team is also listed on the page.
I haven’t taken the time to do so, but it might be informative for someone to Google the individuals listed to discover whether they lie in terms of their interest being between capabilities and safety.
[Question] What does the launch of x.ai mean for AI Safety?
x.ai has now launched. It seems worthwhile to discuss both what it means for AI safety and whether people interested in AI safety should consider applying for the company.
Some thoughts:
It’s notable that Dan Hendrycks is listed as an advisor (the only advisor listed).
The team is also listed on the page.
I haven’t taken the time to do so, but it might be informative for someone to Google the individuals listed to discover whether they lie in terms of their interest being between capabilities and safety.