This is really encouraging, thanks for writing it!
I filled the form and am also planning to apply for CDTF but to be honest I’m pretty uncertain about what the next steps should be in my case. Having a pure tech background (I think I qualify for #1) I find it really hard to navigate the policy space. I’m struggling with questions like which opportunities to apply for, what skills to learn/improve. I think mentoring would also be crucial for transitions like this. Is there also a programe out there to help with that? (Relevant fellowships seem to be flooded with good applicants right now).
Unfortunately, as you’ve alluded to, technical AI governance talent pipelines are still quite nascent. I’m working on improving this. But in the meantime, I’d recommend:
Speaking with 80,000 Hours (can be useful for connecting you with possible mentors/opportunities)
Regularly browsing the 80,000 Hours job board and applying to the few technical AI governance roles that occasionally pop up on it
This is really encouraging, thanks for writing it!
I filled the form and am also planning to apply for CDTF but to be honest I’m pretty uncertain about what the next steps should be in my case. Having a pure tech background (I think I qualify for #1) I find it really hard to navigate the policy space. I’m struggling with questions like which opportunities to apply for, what skills to learn/improve. I think mentoring would also be crucial for transitions like this. Is there also a programe out there to help with that? (Relevant fellowships seem to be flooded with good applicants right now).
Worth considering the Blue Dot course on AI Governance https://course.aisafetyfundamentals.com/governance
Hi Péter, thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, as you’ve alluded to, technical AI governance talent pipelines are still quite nascent. I’m working on improving this. But in the meantime, I’d recommend:
Speaking with 80,000 Hours (can be useful for connecting you with possible mentors/opportunities)
Regularly browsing the 80,000 Hours job board and applying to the few technical AI governance roles that occasionally pop up on it
Reading 80,000 Hours’ career guide on AI hardware (particularly the bit about how to enter the field) and their write up on policy skills
Great to hear there’s work in progress on this! Looking forward to it!
Also thanks for the suggestions, will try to get the most out of these!