AI Strategy Research Sprint

Apply to participate in a research sprint focused on AI alignment and AI governance. This event is an opportunity for those interested in exploring the realms of AI safety and governance, contributing to a vital area of research with significant potential impact. Our event aims to, amongst other things, contribute to the broader discussion on AI's future, inspired by Holden Karnofsky’s list of important, actionable questions for the most important century.
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Aims

1. Engaging Interest
   The sprint is designed to pique interest in AI safety and governance, encouraging deep thinking and discussion.

2. Deepening Understanding
   Participants will gain a better grasp of key issues in AI safety, broadening their knowledge base.

3. Fostering Idea Development
   The environment will be conducive to generating ideas suitable for academic theses or independent projects.

4. Career Exploration
   An excellent opportunity for attendees to evaluate their compatibility with careers in AI safety and governance.

What you will work on

1. Research Summaries
   Teams will produce a written summary (minimum 500 words) detailing their research and insights.

2. Actionable Plans
   Detailed 'next action steps' with timelines will be developed, guiding further exploration and research.

3. Presentation
   Teams present their work, showcasing their research journey and findings. Your team's output will be evaluated by our expert judges and a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the winning team.