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AI x-risk workers urged to consider broader career options beyond specialized orgs

The author observes that individuals in the AI safety community often prioritize staying within x-risk-themed organizations when considering career changes, even if it means compromising on personal fit or other opportunities. This focus can lead to overlooking potentially more suitable roles or the benefits of diverse work experiences outside the immediate x-risk bubble. The piece suggests that while staying connected to the x-risk community has advantages, it also carries risks and may limit broader career exploration and impact. AI

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IMPACT Suggests AI safety professionals may be limiting their career options and potential impact by staying within a narrow community.

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece discussing career choices within the AI safety community.

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 · kave ·

    x-risk-themed

    <p><span>Sometimes, a friend who works around here, at an x-risk-themed organisation, will think about leaving their job. They’ll ask a group of people “what should I do instead?”. And everyone will chime in with ideas for other x-risk-themed orgs that they could join. A lot of t…