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AI Safety Fundamentals

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The activity consists of discussing and following up in person on the contents of BlueDot's AI Alignment course, which must be completed asynchronously.

The (unofficial) course uses a flipped classroom format. Each week, participants must come with the content read/watched (2-3 hours), and on Fridays from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM we meet in person.

Course Format

•13 total sessions: 9 conceptual + 4 project-based
•Conceptual sessions: Discussions on content with pre-designed dynamics
•Project sessions: Personal mini-project with mentorship
•2-3 hours weekly of asynchronous content
•2.5 hours weekly in-person (Fridays 2:30-5:00 PM)
•Completion certificate (requires 7/9 sessions + final project)

Who We're Looking For

•You're interested in addressing concepts like vulnerabilities in AI systems or existential risks
•You want to explore what opportunities exist in the field and your next steps
•You're willing to participate in open discussions
•You have a good level of English
•You can dedicate yourself to the in-person course (approximately 2.5 hours per week)
•You can dedicate yourself to asynchronous activities and review material (approximately 3 hours per week)

Program Details

Duration:: 13 weeks
Time:: Fridays 2:30-5:00 PM

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